Applications Intern - Summer 2025

Are you looking for an internship where you can do more than just watch?  At Döhler USA, we’re not about busywork—we’re about breakthroughs. As a global innovator in natural ingredients and tech-driven solutions for the food and beverage industry, we’re on the lookout for curious minds ready to make a real impact.   
Whether you're looking to gain hands-on experience or contribute to projects that are truly in demand across the industry, this is your chance to do meaningful work that goes way beyond the classroom.  Sound like you? Let’s make it happen.


We are currently seeking an Applications Intern to join our team on-site at our Princeton, NJ office for Summer 2025, with the potential to extend into Fall 2025. The role follows standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with an expected commitment of approximately 20 hours per week.

Step into the future of food and beverage innovation with Döhler, a global leader in natural ingredients, integrated solutions, and cutting-edge technology for the food and beverage industry. As an Applications Intern, you’ll get hands-on experience supporting lab trials, preparing samples, and contributing to customer-driven projects—all while tasting exciting new products before they hit the shelves. This is your opportunity to join a company that’s shaping what the world eats and drinks, while gaining real-world experience that feeds your curiosity and future career

Your responsibilities:

•    Assist Product Developers with daily tasks.
•    Compound beverage bases and finished products.
•    Accurately document formulations, trial results, and observations.
•    Assist with sensory evaluations by tasting developed products and recording attributes.
•    Support shelf life and stability testing of finished goods and compounds.
•    Help manage inventory of raw materials, packaging, and lab supplies.
•    Follow all safety and quality procedures in the lab environment

Your profile:

•    Currently enrolled in a college or university program, preferably in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
•    Strong interest in the food and beverage industry with a desire to gain hands-on, real-world experience.
•    Solid math skills, with the ability to accurately calculate measurements, conversions, and data for formulations and trials.
•    Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow procedures precisely.
•    Comfortable working in a lab environment and handling ingredients and equipment.
•    Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
•    Able to commit approximately 20 hours per week on-site at our Princeton, NJ location during Summer 2025, with potential to extend into Fall 2025.


Your benefits:  
At Döhler USA, interns don’t just observe—they contribute. You’ll get the chance to dive into real-world projects, work alongside and network with passionate experts, and develop skills that truly matter in today’s food and beverage industry. WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE by combining science, creativity, and innovation—and as an intern, you’ll be part of that process from day one. Whether you're exploring new technologies, supporting product development, or learning the ins and outs of global production, you’ll be doing work that’s impactful, hands-on, and future-focused.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Döhler USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Döhler USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.