Job Description
Labs/Shelf Life intern
Start date: January/February 2027
Duration: 5 to 6 months
Platform/Project: Rigid Sustainable Platform
Location: Nijmegen
The aim of this research is to accurately predict and validate the Shelf life of Sauces via Chemical, Physical and 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 Emulsions Sauces by Shelf life modelling
· Review of relevant literature
· Perform Chemical, Physical and Packaging analyses
· Perform Flavours Analysis – Gas Chromatography
· Update and or create a report about the Shelf life sauces model
· Chemical & Physical/Pack analyses to develop and validate the 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 Innovation centre and other departments as of packaging (presentation and final report)
Basic Requirements
You should have strong communication skills 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 required (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 Engineer Bachelor/Master student
Had classes on chromatography (GC,HPLC), chemical analysis, watercontent, wateractivity and 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 independently and, in a team, and are accurate with your work
Recruitment process
1. CV selection based on hard requirements such as EU working rights
2. Online Pymetrics assessment
3. Online Pymetrics video assessment
4. Online Screening Interview via Microsoft Teams
5. Hiring manager interview
6. Amazing internship opportunity that can kickstart your career!
Note: The recruitment process can take 4/6 weeks in total
What we offer you:
We take interns seriously. You can expect from us 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 all good ideas 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 Heinz intern you’ll be 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. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
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