Summer 2025 Internship Program - Creation Lab Technician Intern - Plainsboro, NJ

Summer 2025 Internship Program – Creation Lab Technician Intern
Plainsboro, NJ - Onsite

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 Creation Lab Technician at our Plainsboro, NJ office. 

The 2025 dsm-firmenich Summer Internship Program will begin June 9th, 2025 and run through August 14, 2025.

Our standard working hours are Monday – Friday (37.5 / 40 hours per week)

Join our Taste Creation Lab 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. Work side by side with Flavorists in compounding flavors used in newly developed foods, beverages, and supplements. Maintain your own laboratory space while compounding formula for internal use and submission to clients. Work together with your colleagues as a critical part of the Creation team.
Come discover all we have to offer!

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive value.  Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities
•    Compound formulae at a reliable and precise level, for flavorists and internal use and submission to clients.
•    Maintain, manage and coordinate shipment of flavor samples.
•    Keep daily compounding record, lab raw material record and other appropriate documentation on all laboratory work performed.
•    Maintain and replenishing laboratory supplies of stock raw materials, solutions, collection oil samples, glassware, and general laboratory equipment, ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced
•    Maintain clean and well organized laboratory/work place independently operate standard equipment/procedures to the required level. Assure compliance of HS&E procedures and proactively contribute to the improvement of lab safety
•    Identify common problems/issues encountered, report when an abnormal phenomenon happen: solubility, stability, color change, etc. Maintain awareness of technology and issues affecting own job

We bring 
Opportunities for students to develop skills and expand their professional connections within a company where sustainability is not just a slogan, but is at the core of our strategy and purpose. We strive to create inclusive communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected, regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity. Additionally, we provide an environment that encourages curiosity and an open mindset, allowing for personal and professional growth. Together, we can learn from one another to drive progress and create a better future.

You Bring
•    Working towards Bachelor degree in chemical, pharmaceutical, or food science related field preferred
•    Passion for technology
•    Self-motivated team player
•    Collaboration and team spirit
•    Candidates must be available to work full-time beginning on June 9, 2025 – August 14, 2025
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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. 
 
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.  
  
As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage  the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency