Biotechnology R&D Intern - Madison, WI, USA
2 days ago
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Job Summary
Are you passionate about innovation in food science and ready to gain hands-on experience in microbiology and molecular biology?IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer, and industrial markets.
This role is on-site in Madison, WI, USA. Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven, and innovative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You'll Make a Difference
- Support standard lab activities including media preparation, sterilization, and equipment maintenance.
- Perform molecular biology and microbiology techniques under supervision.
- Independently execute experiments and present findings to the R&D team at the end of the summer.
- Analyze data, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate progress to advisors.
- Participate in training sessions, and maintain a safe, collaborative lab environment.
- Engage with professionals across departments to broaden your knowledge.
- Contribute to real-world food innovation challenges.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Current rising junior or senior undergraduate student pursuing a BA/BS in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Food Science, or related fields. Graduate students welcome.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0/4 preferred.
- Basic lab skills in microbiology or virology required.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to commit to a full-time schedule for ~10–12 weeks during summer break.
- Must have the right to work in the U.S. without restriction.
- Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Experience with molecular biology tools such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, and microbial culture techniques.
- Comfortable communicating with different levels of hierarchy.
- Open to challenges and eager to learn.
Why Choose Us?
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge food innovation projects.
- Professional onboarding and training.
- Flexible transition to part-time hours during the academic year.
- Exposure to a global leader in health & biosciences.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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