Enzyme Research Intern (Summer 2025)

We have an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate student to join our R&D team for a 2025 summer internship! As the Enzyme Research Intern, within the Biotransformation Group, you will support research projects related to the utilization of enzymes to develop novel texturizers and sweeteners for the food industry. The project would involve optimizing reaction conditions for enzyme catalyzed processes and preparing prototypes for performance evaluations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Independently planning and running relevant experiments to evaluate enzyme activity/kinetics. 
• Apply optimized conditions for enzyme catalyzed reactions to develop and characterize lab scale (up to 1 Kg) prototypes.  Familiarization with the equipment and reaction set-up will be provided during on-the-job training of internship. 
• Documenting all stages of R&D work in relevant knowledge management and archiving databases, as required.
• Effectively analyzing, summarizing, and communicating results, findings, and project status updates to the team and key partners/stakeholders.
• Working in a safe manner in all aspects of the work environment, such as laboratory and office settings.
• Presenting research findings at the completion of internship period.

This position is well suited for you if you:

• Are passionate about driving for results.
• Are a creative problem solver.
• Enjoy working collaboratively with a cross-functional team of peers and stakeholders.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Familiarity with working in a chemistry or biochemistry lab setting while adhering to lab safety requirements.
• Successful progress towards an undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Food science, Chemical Engineering or related field with relevant research experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, e.g. making presentations and writing technical reports.

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s Degree Program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.
• If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at www.ingredion.com/careers.

Ingredion Total Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive and comprehensive package that aligns with our values and goals. It includes hourly salary, housing stipends, flexibility, learning, recognition, and wellness.

We offer benefits for interns & co-ops such as:

• Housing Stipends (51+ miles from Ingredion work location)
• Internship Program Events & Activities
• Annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
• Intern Buddy Program
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups
• Achieve Recognition Program
• Perkspot Discount Program

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Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.