R&D Summer Intern

WHO WE ARE:

IFC Solutions is a key ingredient provider to the food, beverage, cosmetic and personal care industries.  We have a wide portfolio of product offerings including food colors, release agents/processing aides, and emulsifiers.  We are a family owned business with consistent growth over the past decade. As a family owned company, IFC strives to have a fun and team oriented culture. We offer several corporate events throughout the year, provide catered lunches on occasion, and offer fun inter-departmental activities throughout the year.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We’re looking for a student intern who enjoys working in a laboratory setting and is eager to learn by doing. The R&D Summer Intern will support IFC’s technical team with hands-on laboratory work, with a primary focus on test method validation and data collection in conjunction with the R&D and Quality Control (QC) team. In addition, the intern will support a variety of smaller lab and team activities to gain exposure to how products are developed, tested, and supported in a food and cosmetic ingredient manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in the lab, is detail-oriented, and is excited to learn through hands-on experience.

Program Dates: Monday, June 1st - Friday, August 28th (flexible; dependent on when you need to return back to school) 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (required), preferably in Chemistry, Food Science, Cosmetic Science, or a related field
• Prior laboratory experience required (through coursework or industry)
• Ability to accurately follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document work clearly and consistently
• Ability to follow lab safety and food safety guidelines
• Basic organizational skills and ability to manage time across multiple tasks
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm 

WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES:

• Conduct test method validation and data collection in collaboration with QC and R&D teams, including organizing results and contributing to discussions on data interpretation
• Support and collaborate with R&D team on laboratory work and short term projects including sample preparation, testing, stability studies, and documentation
• Support preparation of food and cosmetic samples and prototypes for internal research use and demonstrations
• Maintain accurate, organized records of all laboratory work and results within company systems

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Hands-on experience working with food and cosmetic in a manufacturing environment
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful technical work, including method validation and product testing
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture working closely with R&D, QC, and other business functions
• Flexibility to align the internship experience with academic requirements, interests, or specific project goals where possible