What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Analytical Intern - Summer 2025 position at DöhlerGroup?
Are you looking for an internship where you can do more than just watch? At Döhler, 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.
Step into the heart of innovation with Döhler’s R&D team—where science meets creativity to shape the future of food and beverage. From developing cutting-edge natural ingredients to crafting the next generation of flavors, our team is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a passion for better nutrition and sensory experiences. As an intern, you won’t just observe—you’ll contribute, experiment, and grow alongside experts leading the industry in sustainable and health-forward solutions. Ready to make an impact where taste begins?
We’re looking for an R&D Analytical Intern to join our team on-site in Princeton, NJ, starting immediately and continuing through Summer 2025. This role begins as a part-time position during the academic semester, with the opportunity to transition into full-time hours once summer break begins. For the right candidate, this role could potentially lead to a permanent full-time position. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Your responsibilities:
At Döhler, 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.
Döhler USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Döhler USA, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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.
Step into the heart of innovation with Döhler’s R&D team—where science meets creativity to shape the future of food and beverage. From developing cutting-edge natural ingredients to crafting the next generation of flavors, our team is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a passion for better nutrition and sensory experiences. As an intern, you won’t just observe—you’ll contribute, experiment, and grow alongside experts leading the industry in sustainable and health-forward solutions. Ready to make an impact where taste begins?
We’re looking for an R&D Analytical Intern to join our team on-site in Princeton, NJ, starting immediately and continuing through Summer 2025. This role begins as a part-time position during the academic semester, with the opportunity to transition into full-time hours once summer break begins. For the right candidate, this role could potentially lead to a permanent full-time position. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Your responsibilities:
- Assist in physical specification testing (e.g., appearance, pH, density...)
- Support instrument analysis including GC and UPLC under supervision.
- Prepare samples and solutions following standard procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lab.
- Record data accurately and support basic documentation tasks.
- Verify that lab equipment is functioning properly by performing and documenting maintenance, calibration and verification to ensure product testing results are accurate.
- Perform extraction, distillation, dilution…
- Conduct GC-MS, GC-FID, UPLC testing…
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative testing of flavors, RTDs
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Basic knowledge of chemical handling and lab techniques
- Effective communicator and collaborative team player
- Able to take direction and work independently when needed
At Döhler, 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.
Döhler USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Döhler USA, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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.
