Intern Nutrition Substantiation
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As a Nutrition Substantiation Intern, you will aid in the creation of a comprehensive evidence directory of communications within the Specialized Nutrition portfolio. You will map, evaluate, and structure scientific evidence supporting nutrition and health claims, creating a repository that improves knowledge accessibility, strengthens claim substantiation, and supports future innovation, regulatory, and scientific communication activities. In addition, you will support the translation of complex scientific information into accurate, engaging, and audience-focused communications for healthcare professionals across multiple platforms. During this internship, you will gain experience in nutrition substantiation, evidence management, scientific communication, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across Nutrition, Medical, Regulatory, and R&D functions. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop both analytical and pragmatic skills in a research and development environment. This full-time internship will run for 6 months, starting in January 2027.
- Vacaturelocatie (kort): Wageningen, NLD, 6708WH
What we ask:
- Currently pursuing the final year of a relevant MSc degree in Nutrition, Health, Food, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
- Experience conducting literature reviews
- Ability to critically assess scientific publications
- Affinity with scientific writing and evidence-based communication
- Skillful communicator within R&D and towards colleagues, in English language, both oral and written
- Highly independent and organized, with strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex scientific information into clear, actionable insights and structured overviews
- Starting from January 2027 and be at least 2 days in the office.
- 4-6 months available
- 32-40 hours per week
What we offer:
- We offer an interesting and challenging internship position, providing you the opportunity to develop yourself in your work field
- You can count on sufficient professional supervision
- Internship compensation of €600 on fulltime base.
The R&D Nutrition Team drives science-based innovation and communication across FrieslandCampina.
- Generates and translates scientific insights on dairy nutrition and health
- Supports product development with evidence-based nutritional expertise
- Enables substantiation nutritional claims and communication for customers and consumers
- Engages with external scientific networks and stakeholders
- The team operates globally, collaborating closely with R&D, Marketing, Medical & Regulatory, and commercial teams.
We invest in your personal and professional development via training and education.
FrieslandCampina is a purpose driven company focused on winning in the global market for dairy based products. We want to be profitable, so we can make a positive, lasting impact. Not only does FrieslandCampina have iconic B2C brands, a big part of the business is in the B2B market, where we sell ingredients and semi-finished products to manufacturers of nutrition, the food industry and the pharmaceutical sector globally.