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 Intern for Spring 2027 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