Intern - R&D, Philippines (5 months)

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Biñan, Laguna, Calabarzon, PHL
In-Office
Internship
Food
The Role
The intern will focus on food application development, preparing product prototypes, assisting with sensory evaluations, and managing sample shipments in a lab environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

We are looking for a collaborative intern. This is a lab-based internship opportunity focusing on food application development for beverages, sweets, and savory items, as well as assisting with sensory evaluations and sample shipments to clients. 

What you will do: 

  • Application Development: Prepare application prototypes using Sensient products, including replicating samples based on customer briefs or internal concepts, and conducting sensory evaluation.
  • Lab Operations: Perform lab-based activities, including material preparation, experimental design, and detailed documentation of results.
  • Sampling & Logistics: Assist in packing, labeling, and sending flavor/color samples to clients, coordinating administrative and shipping activities.
  • Sensory Testing: Participate in tasting food products for sensory evaluation.
  • Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe laboratory environment, adhering to safety protocols and keeping accurate records

What you will bring: 

  • Education: At least a 3rd-year student in Food Technology, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering, or a high school graduate with relevant technical interest.
  • Experience: Previous experience in a lab setting is a plus but not required.
  • Skills: Basic understanding of food science, proficiency in MS Office, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team.
  • Safety Requirements: Must be able to work in a lab, participate in tasting food products, and declare any food allergies.
  • Documentation: Must be willing to sign a Confidentiality / Non-disclosure agreement. 

What you will get: 

  • A thorough and constructive training experience during onboarding and beyond which secure a solid foundation to know understand the organization and our products effectively. 
  • Shuttle bus at various pick-up points within the city - Alabang & Pasig, nearby Laguna area. 

ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES (PHILIPPINES), INC. 

Sensient Technologies (Philippines), Inc. is located in Biñan, Laguna. This serves as the company's production, technical and applications, and service center for the dynamic Philippine market for colors and flavors. The site, which is an accredited Silliker Gold standard included stringent procedures and documentation for, but not limited to, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and HACCP, includes its own warehouse, office, and applications laboratories.

ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, display imaging chemicals, and other specialty chemicals. The company's customers include major international manufacturers representing some of the world's best-known brands, as well as up-and-coming dynamic manufacturers.

With global operations in 71 locations in 31 countries, Sensient has built a corporate culture that incorporates expertise from regions around the world. We have customers in 150 countries. Over a decade, Sensient has grown from a domestic food company to a world-leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of sophisticated color and flavor systems.

Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package.  For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com

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Skills Required

  • At least a 3rd-year student in Food Technology, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering
  • Previous experience in a lab setting
  • Basic understanding of food science
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Strong interpersonal skills and team working ability
  • Must be willing to sign a Confidentiality / Non-disclosure agreement

Sensient Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sensient Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Sensient Technologies.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Fair pay is frequently highlighted as aligning well with job responsibilities, and base compensation is often framed as competitive for the industry. The overall package is commonly characterized as good when considering pay together with benefits.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are consistently described as comprehensive, with day-one eligibility and strong employer premium cost-sharing noted for U.S. salaried employees. Low premiums are repeatedly emphasized as a differentiator in the health offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is reinforced by a 401(k) match with immediate vesting and the presence of additional retirement vehicles such as an ESOP, with certain locations also referencing pension arrangements. This stack is presented as a meaningful component of total rewards beyond base salary.

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The Company
3,065 Employees

What We Do

We Bring Life to Products. Our name communicates what we do: Enhance SENSory experiences through specialized ingredIENTs, delivered through proprietary TECHNOLOGIES. Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, essential oils and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, colors, natural ingredients, and extracts. The Company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient has some 75 operational sites in 35 countries and customers in more than 150 countries worldwide. Learn more about how Sensient can help you discover your next color, flavor and specialty solutions at www.sensient.com

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