Job Description
Job Title:  Intern Sensory & Sensometrics (all genders)
Job Location (Short):  Wageningen, NLD, 6708WH
Discipline:  R&D
Career Site Contract Hours:  32-40
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As a Sensory & Sensometrics Intern, you will be responsible for:

  • Independent Project Work: Plan, set up, analyze, and report on a specific assignment aimed at improving the quality of our sensory/consumer data and results.
  • Personal Assignment: Work on a unique assignment agreed upon before the start of the internship.
  • Sensory Projects: Engage in the planning, setup, analysis, and reporting of sensory consumer projects.
  • Method Development: Build on methods that focus on the product experience and/or behavior of consumers.
  • Contribute to Innovation: Assist in the development of methods in Sensory and/or Sensory Marketing.
  • Support Larger Projects: Participate in bigger projects related to sensory and consumer science.
  • Behind-the-Scenes Access: Gain a unique insight into the operations of FrieslandCampina.

If you're ready to take on this challenge and make a significant contribution to our team, we encourage you to apply!

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For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with, and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them, it's not just about what we do, but who we are.

We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina, we own our careers and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.

As an integral part of the R&D Expertise Team Product & Taste, you will be situated in our Innovation Centre in Wageningen. Within this team, the Consumer & Customer Team, in close collaboration with the Sensory & Panel Team, guards the product experience as one of the key elements for winning in our markets. Throughout the innovation process, we play a critical role in supporting the design of an optimal product experience that fulfills the (latent) needs of our consumers and customers. With our unique combination of technical expertise and consumer & sensory expertise, we are a key expertise partner to all the different FrieslandCampina business groups.

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  • Dynamic Work Environment: Join us at our Wageningen location, where you'll collaborate with a diverse team of experts passionate about dairy innovation.
  • Personal Development: Take advantage of learning opportunities that will help you grow both personally and professionally in the field of sensory consumer science.
  • Compensation & Benefits: Receive a competitive internship allowance and benefit from the experience of working with a leading global company.
  • Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the quality and success of our sensory and consumer data, influencing products enjoyed by millions.
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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