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R&D Sensory & Consumer Science Intern

Posted 3 Oct 2025
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0 to 2 years
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Full-time
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€525 per month
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Required language
English (Fluent)
Start date
1 March 2026

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Join us as R&D Sensory & Consumer Science Intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht, starting in March 2026. In this internship, you will support the Sensory & Consumer Science Team as well as assist with designing sensory and/or consumer research studies using statistical techniques for data interpretation.

Your key activities will be:

  • Working on a personal project to be confirmed within the first month of placement based on interest and current project work.
  • Supporting the set-up and briefing of researches.
  • Analysing sensory and/or consumer studies (using various statistical tools).
  • Reporting and presenting the results.

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 Consumer Science and Intelligence team, where you'll gain valuable insights into the entire R&D process, in particular how JDE Peet’s uses sensory and consumer science to place the consumer at the heart of product development.

What's in it for you?

  • A monthly internship allowance of €525 (full-time)
  • Travel compensation if you don't have a free public transport card
  • Paid holidays for each internship term
  • The chance to learn from the best Sensory & Consumer Science professionals out there!

Qualifications

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want you!

Here's what we're looking for:

  • Academic Program: You are enrolled in a BSc or MSc program for the entirety of the internship, preferably in Food Science or Technology with a background or understanding of Sensory and/or consumer Science.
  • 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.
  • 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 Peet's 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.

Company Description

At JDE Peet's (before: JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS), we're not just about Coffee or Tea; we're all about the moments and connections they spark. With a history spanning 270 years, we've been shaping the daily rituals of people worldwide, driven by our dedication to quality products and sustainability.

We are action-driven and deliver our commitments. This means the freedom to challenge the status quo and to look for different perspectives. Our teams work by four fundamental values: We are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action and decisive in approach. These values paint the best picture of the kind of fast-moving culture you'll join at JDE Peet's.

JDE Peet's is het grootste 'pure-play' koffie- en theebedrijf in de wereld, met het hoofdkantoor in Nederland. Al ruim 270 jaar worden we geïnspireerd door de gedachte 'it's amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee'. Vandaag de dag creëren we kansen in meer dan 100 landen met een portfolio van meer dan 50 koffie- en theemerken. Denk aan…


JDE Peet's is het grootste 'pure-play' koffie- en theebedrijf in de wereld, met het hoofdkantoor in Nederland. Al ruim 270 jaar worden we geïnspireerd door de gedachte 'it's amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee'. Vandaag de dag creëren we kansen in meer dan 100 landen met een portfolio van meer dan 50 koffie- en theemerken. Denk aan karaktervolle merken zoals Douwe Egberts, L’OR, Jacobs, SENSEO® en Pickwick.

Verleg je grenzen en geef vorm aan je carrière bij JDE Peet's!

FMCG
Utrecht
Active in 100 countries
2,000 employees
50% men - 50% women
Average age is 41 years