Food Science Intern

Food Science Intern at nutpods

Flexible between May 2026 – September 2026, with an internship commitment of at least 12 weeks, up to 16 weeks.

Job Description

As a Food Science Intern at nutpods, you will conduct projects of various sizes to deepen nutpods' understanding of our product line and identify new product opportunities. This role offers invaluable exposure to emulsion stability, aseptic processing, and sensory analysis specifically within coffee creamer products. Your projects and duties will extensively cover Quality Assurance and intersect with Operations and Innovation, enhancing our product knowledge. Joining the R&D and Quality team, you will contribute to maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient R&D lab by adhering to established standards for lab use and product testing.

Requirements

• 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university as a sophomore, junior, senior, or master’s student, actively pursuing your education in Food Science or other related degrees (e.g., Food Engineering, Food Chemistry).
• Must have at least one semester of school left after internship completion or have acceptance into a graduate program.
• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Please note: nutpods does not intend to sponsor work visas for this position.
• Ability to taste subtle flavor, aroma, and mouthfeel differences.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry boxes and equipment up to 35 lbs.

PLEASE NOTE: Relocation, transportation, and housing will not be provided.

Who We Are

nutpods manufactures plant-based, dairy-free coffee creamers and adjacent products for coffee lovers nationwide. As the #2 plant-based creamer brand nationwide across retail and online channels, nutpods has cultivated a strong following and anticipates significant growth. We are a small, dedicated team of 35 people, seeking eager, enthusiastic, and experienced candidates to join us.

Company Culture

Our culture is paramount to the owners and team at nutpods. We are looking for individuals who will positively contribute to our values:

• Kind: We treat each other with kindness and mutual respect.
• Dynamic: We are full of energy, driven by constant progress, collaboration, and new ideas.
• Relentless: We relentlessly pursue exceptional products, a strong business, and a cohesive team.
• Empowered: We empower each other to fail forward through trust, transparency, and opportunities for learning and growth.
• Passionate: We take immense pride in our products, our collaborative work, our impact, and how we treat people.

We consistently strive to do what’s right for our team, customers, and product quality, even when unseen.

Benefits

• Pay rate: $20-30 per hour
• Paid holidays
• Cell phone reimbursement

Key skills/competency

• Food Science
• Quality Assurance
• R&D (Research & Development)
• Sensory Analysis
• Emulsion Stability
• Aseptic Processing
• Product Development
• Food Chemistry
• Food Engineering principles
• Lab Management