Sensory & Consumer Science Intern - Summer 2026

Sensory and Consumer Science Intern

MANE is a 5th generation French family-owned business known for innovation and progress in the world of Flavors and Fragrance.  As sensation enthusiasts, we strive to provide exceptional moments in people’s daily lives through the timeless flavors and fragrances we create.  With our passion, creativity, and innovation, “We capture what moves”.  

BLOOM INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Bloom is MANE’s internship initiative that provides college students with valuable, hands-on industry experience while supporting our business needs. It’s designed to help interns develop their skills, knowledge, and network as they “bloom” into the professionals they aspire to be.

GROWTH-FOCUSED
 Our internship program is committed to your personal and professional growth. Through engaging, real-world projects and collaboration with peers and mentors, you’ll gain essential skills and insights in the flavor/fragrance industry.

The Sensory and Consumer Science Intern will work closely with the US Consumer Insights & Sensory team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Major Project: Sensory Panel Performance 
  • Work closely with software program (RedJade) to evaluate the sensory panel’s performance to identify areas of improvement.
• Duties:
  • Assist with MANE’s internal sensory and consumer panels, with regards to prepping samples, greeting participants, overseeing fieldwork, plus other study logistics.
  • Support lead Sensory Scientist in weekly panels, including panel leadership, sample prep plus other organizational tasks.
  • Lead internal Fabric Care panels and utilize software program to download topline reports.
  • Maintaining and updating fragrance test database.
  • Support other Sensory/CI team members as needed.
• Consistent with MANE’s environmental commitments, every employee shall actively participate in relevant education/training based upon corporate and local environmental objectives. Where these objectives are relevant to job-related and job-specific roles and responsibilities, each employee shall adhere to applicable environmental policies and procedures, as well as act on best practices. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Individuals should have completed a minimum of their first semester of college.

BLOOM PROGRAM DETAILS:

• Duration: 10 weeks (starting early June through early August)
• Environment: Full time, in office, 5 days a week
• Community: Join a cohort of interns, building friendships and a support network.
• Capstone Project: You’ll complete a capstone project that highlights your work and learnings, which you’ll present at the end of the program.
• Engagement: We’ll check in with you every two weeks, and there will be community-building activities to ensure a well-rounded and enjoyable experience.