Flavor - Beverage Intern

Job title – Flavor – Beverage Intern

Location – Tuas, Singapore

The purpose of this internship is to support the Senior Application Technologists in day-to-day laboratory and application activities, contributing to the development of innovative beverage solutions that meet customer needs and drive beverage application success.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Prepare beverage prototypes across a range of applications, including carbonated drinks, juice drinks, sports, energy and functional beverages, coffee, tea, alcoholic beverages, and powdered drinks, based on customer project briefs

Apply flavors and relevant processing conditions to develop beverage prototypes that meet project and customer requirements

Ensure the consistency and quality of beverage prototypes by measuring key physical and chemical parameters using laboratory instruments such as refractometers, acid titrators, and carbonation testers

Conduct physical stability evaluations (e.g., clarity, solubility, and phase separation) of flavored beverage prototypes under various storage temperatures and conditions

Support sensory evaluation sessions and assist in the preparation of bulk samples for flavor stability testing in finished beverage applications.

Collaborate with the Applications team to develop innovative beverage prototypes for customer presentations, innovation days, and other business initiatives

We Offer:

Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty – explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen

A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do

A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next

Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership

A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on

A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well

You Bring:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Nutrition, or a related discipline

Basic knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) with a strong commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment

Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage tasks effectively while meeting scheduled timelines and evaluation deadlines

Willing to learn and operate beverage processing and packaging equipment (e.g., carbonator, canning machine, high-shear mixer), with basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, file sharing, and photo/video documentation

Passionate about beverage innovation, with good observation and sensory evaluation skills, a positive mindset, creativity, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a multicultural team

Proactive, hands-on, and eager to take initiative while contributing effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.