Shelf life labs Intern

Shelf-LifeLabs Intern

Start date:July/August2026

Duration:5 to 6 months

Platform/Project:Rigid/Flexible Sustainable Platform

Location:Nijmegen

The aim of this research is to accurately predict andvalidatethe Shelf life of Sauces via ChemicalPhysicaland Sensorial analysis to build a prediction model for Shelf life.

Assignments and key activities:

• A validated Sauces Protocol for Shelf life in new packaging

• Understanding the validation of the protocol for different recipes & packaging

• Validate Emulsions &Non-EmulsionsSauces byShelf-lifemodelling

• Review of relevant literature

• Perform Chemical Physical and Packaging analyses

• PerformFlavoursAnalysis Gas Chromatography

• Update and or create a report about theShelf-lifesauces model

• Chemical & Physical/Pack analyses to develop andvalidatethe protocol and model

• Create a report on new packaging validation for other sauces

• Factory samples and Lab analysis

• Execute practical activities (including shelf life tasting and lab analysis)

• Create periodic reports and presentations to keep team informed about findings and progress

• Sharing knowledge within the Innovationcenterand other departments as ofpackaging (presentation and final report)

Basic Requirements

You should havestrong communicationskills and fluency in English both written and verbal (Dutch is not a requirement but other languages are a plus)

• EU - Students: Need to be enrolled at a Dutch university for at least 50% of the duration of the internship.

• Non - EU Students: Need to be enrolled at a Dutch University for the whole duration of the internship.

NOTE: EU working rights are(Either you have EU Citizenship you are studying in the Netherlands or have relevant student work visa)

Team requirements

• Food Technology Quality Management/Process Engineering/Food Chemistry/Food Microbiology/Chemical EngineerBachelor/Master student

• Had classes on chromatography (GCHPLC) chemical analysiswatercontentwateractivityand rheometer

• Experience in lab analysis is crucial

• Experience in modelling of data is a plus

• You are curious and eager to learn you can work independentlyand in a teamand areaccuratewith your work

Recruitment process

CV review We screen applications for key eligibility criteria (e.g. EU working rights).

OnlinePymetricsassessment

Screening interview An initial interview conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Hiring Manager interview

Offer Successful candidates will receive an offer to join the program.

Please note: The recruitment process can take 46 weeks in total from application to offer.

What we offer you:

We take interns seriously. You canexpect fromus to give you 1-on-1 mentorship from one of our experienced colleagues. We will work together on your personal learning goals and are keen to hear allgoodideas you have! We will give you the space and support to make mistakes and grow. Become a part of a close intern community as well as a young and ambitious work environment (including online).

As a Kraft Heinzinternyoullbe the owner of your own projects and especially of your own career. At Kraft Heinz we provide the playing field. You change the game.Are you up for the challenge

About Us

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world with eight $1 billion brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion.Wereagloballytrustedproducer of high-qualitygreat-tastingandnutritiousfoodsforover 150years.Ourbrandsaretrulyglobalwithproductsproducedandmarketedin over 40countries. Thesebelovedproductsincludecondimentsandsaucescheeseanddairymealsmeatsrefreshmentbeverages coffee infantandnutritionproductsandnumerousothergroceryproductsin a portfolio of morethan200legacyandemergingbrands.

WesparkjoyaroundmealtimewithouriconicbrandsincludingHeinz KraftBulls-Eye HP LeaandPerrinsQuero ABC MasterBanqueteOrlandoBenedicta HonigPudliszkiWattiesamongothers.

No matterthebrandwereunitedunderonevision:Tosustainablygrowbydelightingmoreconsumersglobally.Bringingthisvisiontolife isourteam of 39000 foodloverscreativethinkersandhigh performers worldwide.Together we helpprovidemealstothoseinneedthroughourglobalpartnershipwithRiseAgainstHunger. Wealsostandcommittedtoresponsiblesustainablepracticesthatextendtoeveryfacet ofourbusinessourconsumersandourcommunities. Everydayweretransformingthefoodindustrywithboldthinkingandunprecedentedresults.Ifyoushareourpassionandare readytocreatethefuturebuildalegacyandlead as aglobalcitizentheresonlyonethingtodo:joinourtableandletsmake lifedelicious!

Our Culture of Ownership Meritocracy & Collaboration

Werenotafraidtothinkdifferently.Embracenewideas. Dream big. Weempowerourpeopleateverylevel fromentry-level interntosenior leader toowntheirwork. We share aresponsibilitytothinklikeOwnerstobemindfulofthecollectiveandsustainedsuccessof Kraft Heinz whichwetoeverysituationeveryday. As part of Kraft Heinzyouresupportedtogrowandachieve.Youreexpectedtobringyourauthenticselftoworkeverydaytoleadwithhumilityanddriveoutstandingperformance ateverylevel andyoullberewarded.Youregivenopportunitiestoleavea markandbuildalegacy. Butyouwontdoitalone. Youresupportedbypassionateteammatesalongthewayandourcollectivecollaborativespiritfuelsourincredibleprogress.