Product Design Intern – Raw Materials

About the role

Kraft Heinz is looking for a product design intern in its R&D department, within the Taste Elevation Product Team, working on raw material functionality. The internship takes place in Nijmegen and is full-time.

Key responsibilities

• Research literature to deepen understanding of ingredients and their functionality
• Prepare lab and pilot plant samples for physico-chemical and sensorial analysis
• Carry out analytical and sensorial tests, analyse the data and report the results
• Support product developers and process technologists with lab and pilot trials
• Learn the fundamentals of food sensorial evaluation

Required profile

• Student enrolled in a university, studying Food Science or Technology
• EU students must be enrolled at least 50% of the internship duration; non-EU students must be enrolled at a Dutch university for the whole duration
• Fluency in written and spoken English; Dutch is not required but other languages are a plus
• Passion for taste, nutrition and sustainability, and a proactive attitude

Required skills

• Knowledge of ingredient functionality and the basics of food processing
• Familiarity with emulsions is preferred
• Strong communication skills