Research & Innovation Summer Internship
Lipton MediaRole Overview
Lipton Media is hiring a internship Research & Innovation Summer Internship. This is a internship hybrid role, based in Hoboken. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
LIPTON Teas and Infusions is the world’s largest tea business, home to much‑loved brands including Lipton, PG Tips, Pukka, TAZO, and Red Rose. Every day, our teas are part of moments that matter, from quiet pauses to shared rituals.
We’re united by one purpose: to craft great teas for every occasion, bringing joy and inspiring a healthier lifestyle. Guided by the power of plants and a deep understanding of our consumers, we create teas that fit real lives, tastes, and traditions around the world.
At Lipton Teas and Infusions, people come first. We foster an environment built on ownership, passion for excellence, and consumer and customer centricity — where diverse perspectives are valued, ideas are encouraged, and people are supported to grow and thrive.
Be part of this amazing blend. Join us and help craft great teas — and a healthier, happier world.
Job Title: Research and Innovation Intern
Job Status: full-time; 10 week internship
Work location: Hoboken, NJ; hybrid, 3 days in person required
Your role
As the Research & Innovation intern you will report to the R&D manager, developing reformulations, mostly for the TAZO brand. In that capacity you will be supporting claims, qualifying raw materials, formulation, building specifications, and implementing margin improvement initiatives.
The role includes building a strong partnership with our internal business partners, working closely with packaging, regulatory, quality, brand and supply chain teams. This role presents an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about beverages, product development, and the consumer goods industry to work on iconic brands.
Your key responsibilities:
You’re a passionate developer: You are passionate about product development and are able to design and deliver new products including costing, specification creation and product testing protocols. You possess sound basic knowledge of technical measurements and research methods and are able to analyze and interpret technical data, enjoy problem-solving and the R&D environment.
You’re a dot connector: You are a team player and are able to build strong relationships and participate actively within cross-functional teams.
You’re a story teller: You are an ambassador of your creations, communicating internally and externally the product’s story in an experiential, insightful and impactful way.
Skills and experience:
- Junior progressing into their senior year of continued studies
- Majoring in Food Science or relevant scientific related field of study.
- Possess basic technical knowledge of ingredient functionality, processing, nutrition, and legislation in foods.
- Strong digital background in MS Office (Outlook, OneDrive, Excel),
- SAP (Product Lifecycle Management), and other related specification systems is a plus
- Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills within cross-functional teams and with outside customers.
- Good project management, organizational skills, multi-tasking, and quick learning will enable success in this role.
What’s in it for you
- Competitive Intern Salary
- As a 10 week internship, this role does not come with benefits
- Opportunity to build network at the world's largest tea company
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive insurance plans - health, dental + disability and life Insurance
- 401(k) with 5% company matching + an extra 4% after your first year
- Generous time off including 20 days flexible PTO that increases with tenure and company holidays
- Parental Leave - Primary & Secondary
LIPTON Teas and Infusions is an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. We are interested in every individual bringing their whole self to work and this includes you! Therefore if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Research & Innovation Summer Internship position at Lipton Media?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Lipton Media. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Research & Innovation Summer Internship role at Lipton Media remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in Hoboken. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.
What does a Research & Innovation Summer Internship at Lipton Media earn?
Lipton Media has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Research & Innovation Summer Internship role at Lipton Media posted?
This role was posted on April 10, 2026 (72 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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