Join us as New Product Development Intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht starting in March 2026. In this internship you will execute your own research project related to recipe development in black coffee and/or milk-based coffee products and you will also assist the general activities of the team like organizing tastings new recipe development as well as shelf-life analysis.
Your key activities will be:
- Experimentation and Optimization: Leading and conducting experiments in the laboratory or pilot plant.
- Data Analysis: Analysing data to identify trends and propose innovative solutions.
- Knowledge Capture: Contributing to knowledge sharing by developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for process technology improvement.
- Presentation: Delivering presentations on findings outcomes and final project presentations.
Supported by a commendable 4.5 Glassdoor rating and 94% intern recommendation score we pledge to provide you with a unique learning journey as part of our Global R&D team where youll gain valuable insights into creating potential solutions to a given technical product challenges and conducting research in a complex working environment
Whats in it for you
- A monthly internship allowance of 525 (full-time)
- Travel compensation if you dont have a free public transport card
- Paid holidays for each internship term
- The chance to learn from the best Food Research professionals out there!
Qualifications :
Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning We want you!
Heres what were looking for:
- Academic Program: You are enrolled in a masters program for the entirety of the internship preferably in Food Science Chemistry or Food technology
- Skillset: You possess strong MS Office skills and fluent proficiency in speaking and written English Having some similar hands-on experience with food research activities is always a benefit.
- Personal traits: You have a structured approach a driven and energetic personality excellent communication and people skills and the ability to work both in a team and independently.
- Commitment: You are ready to dedicate at least 5 months to this internship preferably from March 2026 to Augustus 2026.
- Availability: You can join the internship for 5 days per week including four days in-office and one day remotely ensuring an ideal balance between collaboration and independence.
As we hope to have piqued your interest please ensure you also meet the eligibility criteria and academic requirements:
- Your internship should be included in your study curriculum and directly contribute to your academic results.
- Your educational institution is willing to sign a collaboration agreement with JDE Peets and when joining our Research departments also sign an NDA agreement for internships.
- You are either an EU(EEA) student residing in the Netherlands during the internship or a Non-EU(EEA) student enrolled and living in the Netherlands during the internship.
Additional Information :
Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peets
Heres how to apply:
- Upload your resume (in English) via LinkedIn or our career site application form.
- After applying well get back to you within three weeks to let you know whats next.
- SAVE THE DATE! Finalists will be invited to our Recruitment Day on 13th of November!
- During that day youll be asked to complete a group assessment and attend at least one interview at our Utrecht office.
If you have questions dont hesitate to contact our Campus team at -- Were here to help!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time