R&D Quality Intern

About the role

JDE Peet's, now part of Keurig Dr Pepper, is hiring an R&D Quality Intern at its international headquarters in Utrecht, starting in March 2027. The intern conducts research and evaluates risks in coffee processing facilities and works closely with quality colleagues in central and factory functions to support standardisation across the JDE facility network. The role sits in the R&D Food Quality team.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out a literature review on quality-related risks in processing environments
• Map quality risks across JDE factories and review technologies that support quality improvement
• Understand compliance with local, national and international food safety and quality regulations and certification bodies
• Analyse past quality recalls and contamination-related incidents
• Support updates to standard operating procedures and training materials
• Help develop criteria for quality classification and risk assessment
• Interpret findings with quality and R&D teams and recommend improvements
• Contribute to standardisation efforts and prepare reports and visual summaries of data and insights

Required profile

• Enrolled in a BSc or MSc programme throughout the internship, preferably in Food Technology/Science/Quality/Food Safety/Chemical Engineering or related fields
• 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 internships
• EU/EEA student residing in the Netherlands or non-EU/EEA student enrolled and living in the Netherlands
• At least 5 months of commitment, preferably March to August 2027, 5 days per week (four days in office, one day remote)

Required skills

• Strong MS Office skills
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Some hands-on experience with food research 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
• Hands-on experience in R&D and quality assurance, with mentorship from experienced food safety professionals

To apply, upload your English resume through the LinkedIn or career site application form. Candidates are contacted within three weeks, then asked to complete an online assessment and at least one interview at the Utrecht office.