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Summer 2026 Internship Program – Quality Intern, Health Nutrition and Care
Schenectady, NY, US
If you’re looking to grow your network and gain new skills within a global company, an internship with dsm-firmenich could be the program for you. Our summer internships provide students opportunities to work on real business projects and gain invaluable professional experience. As an intern, you’ll have exposure to many different areas of global flavors, fragrances, and ingredients organization that works with some of the biggest brands in the world, along with opportunities to network with your peers and leadership. From engaging events to mentoring opportunities and valuable resume-building experiences, we’re committed to preparing you for a fulfilling and enduring career, both at dsm-firmenich and beyond. We are currently looking for a Quality summer intern at our Schenectady, NY office.
The 2026 dsm-firmenich Summer Internship Program will run from June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026.
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Join our Health Nutrition and Care Quality team as an intern and gain invaluable professional experience. Enhance your skills and contribute to real projects that have visibility across the business through a Summer internship. Come discover all we have to offer!
Your Key Responsibilities
At The End Of This Internship, You Will
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’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.
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.
Schenectady, NY, US
If you’re looking to grow your network and gain new skills within a global company, an internship with dsm-firmenich could be the program for you. Our summer internships provide students opportunities to work on real business projects and gain invaluable professional experience. As an intern, you’ll have exposure to many different areas of global flavors, fragrances, and ingredients organization that works with some of the biggest brands in the world, along with opportunities to network with your peers and leadership. From engaging events to mentoring opportunities and valuable resume-building experiences, we’re committed to preparing you for a fulfilling and enduring career, both at dsm-firmenich and beyond. We are currently looking for a Quality summer intern at our Schenectady, NY office.
The 2026 dsm-firmenich Summer Internship Program will run from June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026.
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Join our Health Nutrition and Care Quality team as an intern and gain invaluable professional experience. Enhance your skills and contribute to real projects that have visibility across the business through a Summer internship. Come discover all we have to offer!
Your Key Responsibilities
- Assist the local Quality unit’s day-to-day operations in a 24 / 5 food, dietary supplement and infant formula manufacturing facility
- Participate in customer-facing activities such as facility audits and complaint handling
- Gather Quality data to aid in decision making and continuous improvement initiatives
- Review and update documentation to enhance our current documented processes in line with our quality and regulatory requirements (FSSC 22000, US FDA)
- Build Your Future Skills: Gain hands-on experience and develop practical skills that prepare you for a successful career.
- Expand Your Network: Connect with professionals and peers in a company where sustainability drives every decision and action.
- Thrive in an Inclusive Culture: Join a community that values and respects every individual—regardless of background, beliefs, or identity.
- Grow Through Curiosity: Work in an environment that encourages open-mindedness, learning, and collaboration to create a better future together.
- Currently working on completion of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences or a related field
- Must be available to work full-time on-site beginning on June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize and parse data
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
At The End Of This Internship, You Will
- Develop a deeper understanding of the ways of working within a world-class quality system
- Gain an appreciation of a complex manufacturing process and the inter-departmental work that supports it
- Sharpen your presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills by engaging with multiple levels of a large organization
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’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.
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.
Salary : $23 - $26