Summer 2026 Internship: Beverage Application Intern - Taste, Texture & Health (Princeton, NJ)

Summer 2026 Internship: Beverage Application Intern – Taste, Texture & Health (North America)

Princeton, NJ

If you’re looking to grow your network and gain new skills within a global company, an internship with dsm-firmenich could be the program for you. Our summer internships provide students opportunities to work on real business projects and gain invaluable professional experience. As an intern, you’ll have exposure to many different areas of a global flavors, fragrances, and ingredients organization that works with some of the biggest brands in the world, along with opportunities to network with your peers and leadership. From engaging events to mentoring opportunities and valuable resume-building experiences, we’re committed to preparing you for a fulfilling and enduring career, both at dsm-firmenich and beyond. We are currently looking for a Beverage Application Intern at our Princeton, NJ office.

The 2026 dsm-firmenich Summer Internship Program will run from June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026.

Working Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm; Friday: 8:30am – 3:45pm

Join our North America Beverage Application team as an intern and gain invaluable professional experience. Enhance your skills and contribute to real projects that have visibility across the business through a Summer internship. Come discover all we have to offer!

Your key responsibilities

Assist Food Technologists with bench-top beverage formulation across various categories (tea, soft drinks, functional beverages, etc.)
Prepare, run, and document a summer-long project on a relevant beverage applications subject.
Assist with organizing samples, keeping the lab inventory stocked, and maintaining a clean workspace.
Participate in tasting sessions, record feedback, and help track project progress.

We bring

Build Your Future Skills: Gain hands-on experience and develop practical skills that prepare you for a successful career.
Expand Your Network: Connect with professionals and peers in a company where sustainability drives every decision and action.
Thrive in an Inclusive Culture: Join a community that values and respects every individual—regardless of background, beliefs, or identity.
Grow Through Curiosity: Work in an environment that encourages open-mindedness, learning, and collaboration to create a better future together.

You Bring

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
Must be available to work full-time on-site beginning on June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026.
Ability to follow precise lab procedures and accurately weigh, measure, document formulations, and a willingness to learn basic lab equipment function.
Strong attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced lab environment.

The hourly rate for this position is $23.00 - $26.00 per hour. Compensation will be dependent on factors that include location, education, training, specific skills, and years of experience.

At the end of this internship, you will:

Understand core beverage formulation principles and how flavors, sweeteners, acids, and functional ingredients interact.
Be capable of independently preparing bench samples and supporting early-stage customer projects.
Gain practical experience interpreting sensory feedback and stability data.
Build familiarity with workflow in a commercial applications lab within a global flavor company.

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement:

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.