Lab IT Intern – SharePoint & Image Processing Tools

About the role

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, is looking for a Lab IT Intern based in Shanghai, Hongqiao, on site. The intern works with supervisors to build SharePoint tools and image processing utilities that streamline internal workflows, and the internship lasts 6-9 months.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with supervisors to scope requirements and design SharePoint tools and image processing utilities.
• Build and configure SharePoint solutions (lists, libraries, forms, workflows/Power Automate, permissions) for approvals, task tracking and document management.
• Develop image processing tools such as batch conversion, resizing, quality checks and metadata tagging.
• Connect SharePoint with internal applications (Power Apps, Excel/CSV imports, APIs) to automate processes.
• Create user-friendly interfaces and dashboards with role-based access and clear decision insights.
• Set up data governance for SharePoint content and images, including naming conventions, version control, retention policies and compliance.
• Document, train and support users through SOPs, user guides and training sessions.
• Monitor performance and security, track usage metrics and optimise workflows.

Required profile

• Bachelor or master student in an IT-related major.
• Able to work at IFF for 6-9 months.
• Internship data must be reported and documented within IFF; if shown at university, it must be done under a non-disclosure agreement.
• Good oral English.

Required skills

• Working experience with ImageJ is an advantage.
• Microsoft SharePoint and Power Automate.