2025 Summer Internship-Taste Application Intern

Anaheim, CA, US

On-Site

Looking to put your learning to the test and apply your education thorough an exciting sumer opportunity?

Through our paid summer internship, students can discover all our industry has to offer. Our interns are given hands-on, holistic view of what it takes to run a global F&F company. From networking events to resume building we’ll set you up for a long and rewarding career, at Firmenich & beyond. Our Anaheim office is seeking an intern for our Application teams.

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)

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

• Support food technologists in product development activities (flavor screening, formula iterations, setting up tastings, gathering tasting data, etc.) in beverage category.

• Organoleptically evaluate and describe market products, applied samples, and products in-development.

• Support pilot plant runs in a food-safe environment.

• Prepare and ship finished samples to customers and affiliate locations.

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 experienc

We bring

• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.

• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.

• Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress.

• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.

• Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.

• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.

You bring

• Strong Attention to Detail: Ability to follow protocols accurately, maintain precise measurements, and avoid errors in experiments or data recording.

• Basic Laboratory Skills: Familiarity with common lab equipment techniques relevant to the field.

• Good Communication Skills: Ability to clearly document results, ask questions when needed, and effectively communicate with team members and supervisors.

• Adaptability and Willingness to Learn: Open-mindedness toward new techniques and methods, and the ability to quickly adapt to changing tasks or lab environments.

• Problem-Solving Abilities: Critical thinking skills to troubleshoot experimental issues and suggest improvements or solutions.

• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize activities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven lab environment.

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.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.