The internship activities will focus on mimicking yoghurt from our factory in our pilot plant in Wageningen. We have bought new equipment for our pilot in Wageningen which we want to validate for the yoghurt produced in our factory.

Important aspects you will work on are:

• Mapping out the yoghurt processes in our factory and translating to the pilot plant equipment, together with colleagues from our Process Technology Department (downscaling).
• Validating the downscaling of the various yoghurt recipes on our new pilot equipment.
• Design and conduct experiments, analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions to support product development.
• Maintain detailed records of research activities, including experimental procedures, data analysis, and results.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings to the team and stakeholders.
• Assisting in different ongoing projects within the team.

What we ask:

• An enthusiastic, independent, driven student that easily communicates with others.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology or a related field (B.Sc. or M.Sc.).
• Strong interest in dairy product innovation and development.
• Basic laboratory skills and familiarity with dairy processing techniques.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• English language, both oral and written.

What we offer:

• Develop hands-on skills in processing, analyzing, and improving dairy products.
• Work alongside experienced researchers and industry professionals.
• Contribute to the creation of healthier, more appealing dairy products that meet consumer demands for natural and nutritious options.
• Engage in projects that have direct applications in the dairy industry.
• Build connections with industry experts and professionals, opening doors for future career opportunities.

Our development team is located in the FrieslandCampina Innovation Center in Wageningen. We are closely connected to other R&D disciplines, like Research, Sensory, Packaging development and the Pilot Plant. The Chilled dairy development team is part of Europe business group. You will be part of an international team of 12 developers. Within the chilled dairy development team we are focusing on Family Nutrition for the European business to consumer market. We develop healthy, nourishing products, including milk drinks, vla/custard, yoghurts and quarks. These products are introduced to consumers under the brands such as Campina, Chocomel, Mona, Optimel and Vifit, as well as for Private Label. Important aspects in product development are to develop palatable products with great taste and texture, while taking the nutritional profile, consumer trends, and sustainability into account.