About Folia Materials
Folia Materials has created the world’s first 100% paper microwave food susceptor using our patented plant-based coating. Our packaging improves food quality by evenly distributing microwave energy during cooking while soaking up grease, oil, and water, delighting consumers with better-textured meals. Brands trust Folia to elevate the frozen and microwavable foods experience.

The Role
Folia Materials is looking for creative, detail-oriented Culinary Science Interns - one for Summer 2026 and one for the Fall 2026 semester - to help test frozen foods with our world-first 100% paper microwave food packaging. You’ll run rapid food tests, create product demos, and document sensory improvements. This is a paid position.

Key Responsibilities

Screen frozen food products to identify best candidates for Folia’s microwave packaging
Conduct culinary work and temperature testing related to microwave food performance
Perform sensory evaluations to assess taste, texture, and quality improvements
Develop product demos for internal use and client presentations
Collect quantitative and qualitative data using lab and food testing equipment
Document testing procedures and results in an organized manner

Qualifications

Student or recent graduate in culinary science, culinology, food science + culinary arts, or professional chef experience
Creative, dynamic, and methodical
Comfortable with repetitive testing and documentation
Bonus: experience with frozen or processed foods, product development, or sensory analysis.
Must be located in the Boston metro area and able to work onsite in Waltham.

What You’ll Learn

Hands-on experience in culinary science and food testing
How innovative packaging impacts food quality
Sensory and physical measurement techniques to quantify food and packaging performance

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