Job Description
Job Title:  Internship Product Development Ready-to-Drink (all genders)
Job Location (Short):  Wageningen, NLD, 6708WH
Discipline:  R&D
Career Site Contract Hours:  32-40
Job Description Header:  The Product Development Ambient and Concentrated department develops dairy drinks and evaporated milk products, mainly long-life, for Europe, South-East Asia, the Middle East and Africa. This internship offers hands-on R&D experience and supports personal development. Activities focus on processing and analyzing ready-to-drink products. The aim is to build knowledge of recipe requirements, pilot plant processing and their impact on product quality, supporting successful factory scale-up.
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What you will do:

During this internship, you will support various projects focused on the processing and analysis of ready-to-drink dairy products. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Setting up and supporting trials at different scales to evaluate processing conditions and product formulations.
  • Monitoring the physical stability of products throughout their shelf life and applying analytical techniques such as rheology, particle size analysis, and microscopy.
  • Collaborating with internal and external experts to investigate stability challenges and assess the impact of ingredients, formulations, processing conditions, and sensory properties.
  • Analyzing, documenting, and presenting experimental results and recommendations.
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What we ask:

  • An enthusiastic, independent, and driven student who communicates easily with others.
  • A solid foundation in food technology and food ingredients, with basic knowledge of dairy technology.
  • Students residing in the EU with no restrictions on living and conducting an internship in the Netherlands, or students enrolled at a Dutch university.
  • Final-year BSc or MSc student in a relevant field, such as Food Technology.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
  • An ambition to pursue a future career in product development or research.

What we offer:

We offer an interesting and challenging internship that provides an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within your field of study. You will receive professional supervision from experienced colleagues, gain hands-on experience in an innovative environment, and receive a monthly internship allowance of €600 based on a full-time internship.

Recruiter:  Josephine Bruijn
Recruiter email:  Josephine.deBruijn@frieslandcampina.com
Career Site Show Contact Details Recruiter:  Yes

Why work with us:

An inspiring purpose

Better nutrition for the world and a good living for our farmers, now and for generations to come.

A cooperative culture

Driven by global collaboration, respect, and shared success

A tangible impact

Space to aim higher, with autonomy and a clear focus

Your growth fuels ours

We invest in your personal and professional development through training and education.

Do you have any questions?

Please contact our recruiter

careers@frieslandcampina.com