R&D New Product Development Intern

About the role

JDE Peet's, the world's leading pure-play coffee company, is hiring a New Product Development Intern at its international headquarters in Utrecht, starting in March 2027. The intern runs their own research project on recipe development in black coffee and/or milk-based coffee products and helps with general team activities such as organizing tastings, developing new recipes and shelf-life analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and run experiments in the laboratory or pilot plant
• Analyse data to identify trends and propose innovative solutions
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for process technology improvement
• Deliver presentations on findings, outcomes and the final project

Required profile

• Enrolled in a master's programme throughout the internship, preferably in Food Science, Chemistry or Food Technology
• Internship included in the study curriculum and directly contributing to academic results
• University willing to sign a collaboration agreement with JDE Peet's and an NDA for research department interns
• EU/EEA student residing in the Netherlands during the internship, or non-EU/EEA student enrolled and living in the Netherlands
• Structured, driven and energetic, with good communication skills and the ability to work in teams and independently
• Ready to commit at least 5 months, preferably March to August 2027, working 5 days a week (four days in office, one day remote)

Required skills

• Strong MS Office skills
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Hands-on food research experience is a benefit

What we offer

• Monthly internship allowance of EUR 525 (full-time)
• Travel compensation if you do not have a free public transport card
• Paid holidays for each internship term
• The chance to learn from experienced food research professionals

To apply, upload your English resume through LinkedIn or the company's career site application form. Candidates receive feedback within three weeks; finalists are invited to a recruitment day in late November with a group assessment and interviews at the Utrecht office.