Internship (R&I): Intern plant proteins

About the job

Do you love working in a professional research setting andpassionate about Research and Innovation? Are you eager to make an impact on the products of a renowned multinational company, like Danone?Then apply now and join us as our new Intern Plant Proteins at the Research and Innovation Center in Utrecht, starting fromMarch 2025!

As our newIntern plant proteins, you will work withinthe Advanced Protein team of Danone. This team focusses on exploring the technical feasibility of implementing innovative ingredients, concepts, or scientific evidence into new or existing products or technologies, based on consumer insights.As an intern, the student will support the Advanced protein team in exploring plant protein functionality in different product applications.

Your main tasks will be:

• Characterize physical-chemical properties of plant protein.
• Investigate how protein modification influence protein functionality and how to improve their performance in product applications.
• Interact and communicate with different departments within Danone Nutricia Research.

About you

As a Plant Proteins Intern, having a strong interest in protein functionality of plant sources is second nature to you. You are a Master student in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology or in a relevant discipline. You have studied this topic and have experience (research or projects) in working with protein ingredients and processing technology. You feel comfortable in the laboratorial environment, and you are a hands-on and data driven person. You are a motivated critical thinker; you have an analytical mindset and are eager to understand the physical and chemical processes underlying each product. You can work autonomously and are not afraid to proactively reach out to people when necessary. On top of that? You have effective communication skills and excellent time management skills.

There are also some compulsory requirements:

• Enrolled as a student for the whole duration of the internship (if you are a non-EU citizen then you must be enrolled at a Dutch university)
• Ideally available to start in March 2025 for a minimum of 6 months, 5 days per week
• You are fluent in English – written and verbal
• You are able to work from Utrecht, at least 4 times a week;
• Please note that you are required to relocate to the Netherlands (if abroad) for this internship and get a BSN.

About Danone

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.

We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.*

We Offer

As a Plant Proteins intern, you will learn about plant-based protein and ingredients, and have the opportunity to work together with an international team. And the best part? You’ll be supported from beginning to end by your supervisor and will have the chance to work alongside professionals in the field. Together, we’ll build a healthier world.

We offer a gross monthly internship allowance of 650 euros per month and a home working allowance/contribution towards travel. Please do keep in mind that we do not offer relocation and/or accommodation benefits for students coming from abroad.

* Please be aware that you must acquire a BSN number to receive the full internship allowance.

In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. Across our 3 office hubs in Hoofddorp, Rijswijk and Utrecht this helps us create better opportunities for connection & synergies across our entities, teams, functions and categories.

What’s next?

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 10th November. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status