Intern Specialized Nutrition ingredient interactions in powdered infant formula products

Would you like to contribute to the development of high-quality infant formula products at FrieslandCampina? Are you curious about understanding ingredient interactions and how these interactions impact the final product properties? Then we are looking for you!

The R&D department of Specialized Nutrition in Wageningen is developing new and improved products and processes for infants and toddlers for the global market. For this vulnerable group, nutritious products with premium quality are critical. Premium quality for our consumers includes the ease of dissolving the infant formula powder and its stability during processing and shelf life.

In this internship, the focus is on understanding and optimizing the powder properties of infant formula by looking into recipe compositions and interactions during processing.

Vacancy description

You will start this internship by collecting internal and external information about what is known so far. After preparing a research proposal, you will perform lab trials and analyses on the prepared samples. You will interpret and present results regularly to the relevant stakeholders and write a final report at the end of your internship.

You will work in the team of Specialized Nutrition, which consists of approximately 60 colleagues working on infant food. You will report regularly to a development specialist, who will help set the scope of your internship. Moreover, you will be in close contact with research development experts and receive support from lab technicians and development specialists.

What we ask

• Currently in your final year of a relevant BSc study, for example Food Technology, with a good foundation in food technology and food ingredients, and basic knowledge of dairy technology and processes
• Strong communication skills within R&D and towards colleagues, in English, both oral and written
• Independent in project planning and organizational skills
• Pragmatic, proactive, hands-on mentality, flexible and creative
• Ambition to pursue a future career in product development

What we offer

• An interesting and challenging internship position, providing the opportunity to develop yourself in your field
• Sufficient professional supervision
• A reasonable internship allowance