Intern

Job Description

About Nestlé Health Science

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe in the intrinsic connection of nutrition, science, and wellness. We harness their collective strength to empower healthier lives through a broad product portfolio and extensive pharmaceutical expertise. Our renowned brands include Garden of Life®, Nature’s Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also offer innovative medicines aimed at preventing, managing, and treating gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

We are committed to bringing our best for better lives, challenging our people to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit, collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking, and foster professional growth. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues globally, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary: Intern

This internship provides an opportunity to engage in new product development activities, supporting active innovation and renovation projects. The intern will contribute to developing nutritional and wellness products across various formats, including gummies, chewable, and powders.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct literature searches using internal and external databases.
• Develop a deep understanding of ingredient interactions and effectiveness at various usage levels.
• Plan and execute trials at lab/bench and/or pilot plant scale, potentially including design of experiments (DOE).
• Collaborate effectively with the analytical lab and sensory team to assess the impact of ingredients on final product characteristics.
• Analyze data gathered from lab and pilot trials, and develop clear conclusions based on findings.
• Present findings and recommendations through formal presentations and detailed project reports.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Good knowledge of food science principles and comfortable working with lab/bench scale experiments and prototype creation.
• A self-starter, result-oriented, analytical, innovative, intellectually curious, and takes initiative.
• Ability to learn quickly, embrace change, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), collaborates well with others, and excels in a team environment.
• Comfortable with basic data analysis in Excel or other tools (tables, charts, etc.) for presenting conclusions.

Areas of Study/Majors

Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in:

• Food Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Related fields

Additional Requirements

• Onsite internship at NPTC Bridgewater.
• Starting Date: May 26th, 2026.
• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Nestlé is committed to being a very inclusive workplace. We value the skills gained by veterans and separated service members, recognizing their flexibility, agility, and leadership. We also acknowledge the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers, providing consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome applicants to confidentially inform us if special accommodations are required for the recruitment experience.