Summer Internship: Automation Intern, Science & Research – Princeton, NJ

Summer 2026 Internship:
Automation Intern, Science and Research

Location:

Princeton, NJ

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 a 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 an Automation Intern at our Princeton, NJ office. The 2026 dsm-firmenich Summer Internship Program will run from June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026.

Working Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Join our Compound Management team within Analytical Sciences 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.

• Perform basic wet chemistry procedures under the guidance of a senior chemist
• Perform dilutions and liquid transfers of a high throughput automated robotic system
• Perform data analysis using specialized software and MS Excel
• Write laboratory notes
• Communicate with global collaborators
• Participate in a few on‑going research projects related to analytical chemistry and Compound Management
• Present the work to group meeting at the end of internship

• 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.

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or another science field
• Experience working in a research lab (preferred)
• Skills in using MS Excel (a plus)
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Live in or around the Princeton area, or have reliable transportation to the office

The hourly rate for this position is $23.00 – $26.00 per hour. Compensation will be dependent on factors that include location, education, training, specific skills, and years of experience.

• Gain experience working in a fast‑paced automation laboratory that supports research initiatives among our global partners
• Gain experience working with others in a professional setting and expand your network and understanding of the Flavor and Fragrance industry

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.

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…