INTERNSHIP - R&I Category Intern - January - (H/F)

Danone; Saclay; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Navigo/TCL reimbursement

Vendredi je grandis program

Company restaurant

Gym

Bike parking

Job summary

Danone offers an internship at the GIF-SUR-YVETTE Global Research & Innovation Center starting January 2027. Guided by Josefina Rivera, R&I Category Manager, you will support pilot trials, sensory evaluation, and ingredient stock management.

You will gain hands-on product development experience, work with technical teams, and benefit from up to 2 days of remote work, Navigo/TCL reimbursement, and the Vendredi je grandis program.

Qualifications

• Available from January 2027 for a 6-month duration.
• At Bac+4/5 level in Engineering, Food Science, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Eager to learn and contribute to innovative product development projects.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Enjoys collaborating with technical teams across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, execution, and follow-up of pilot trials and category projects.
• Perform physico-chemical monitoring and sensory evaluation of products.
• Support ingredient stock management and supplier communication.
• Prepare and manage shipments of samples and lab materials.
• Support internal tasting sessions and interpretation of results.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bac+4/5 in Engineering, Food Science, Life Sciences

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

For over 100 years, Danone has been supporting people worldwide with its 146 delicious brands. Located in over 120 countries with more than 89,000 employees across production sites, warehouses, headquarters, and R&D center, Danone continually develops iconic products. Certified as Bcorp and Happy Trainees, Danone strives to be a better company for the world, its consumers, and its employees.

YOUR MISSIONS AT DANONE:

This internship will take place in GIF-SUR-YVETTE, at our Global Research & Innovation Center starting from January 2027. Josefina RIVERA, R&I Category Manager in the team R&I Category will guide tour through your day to day tasks and help you grow in your role:

• Assist in the planning, execution, and follow-up of pilot trials and category-related projects.
• Physico-chemical monitoring and sensory evaluation of products throughout their shelf life.
• Assist in ingredient stock management, including coordination and communication with suppliers to ensure material availability.
• Prepare, organize, and manage shipments related to product samples and laboratory materials.
• Support in the organization and management of internal tasting sessions, contributing to the analysis and interpretation of results.

THE BENEFITS OF THIS INTERNSHIP:

• Gain a deep understanding of the end-to-end product development process, from concept creation to design of a product.
• Develop hands-on experience in product development, gaining exposure to real business challenges.
• Up to 2 days/week of remote work
• Full reimbursement of Navigo pass/TCL subscription
• "Vendredi je grandis" program: development every Friday afternoon covering career, soft skills, and hard skills.
• INTERNSHIP : Compensation from €1,300 (Bachelor's +4 and gap year) to €1,500 (Bachelor's +5) gross/month.
• APPRENTICESHIP: Your compensation will depend on our salary scale based on your age and level of study.
• Benefits: company restaurant, gym, bike parking

About You

For this position, we are looking for someone:

• Available from January 2027 for a duration of 6 months
• At the level of Bac+4/5 in Engineering, Food Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Eager to learn and contribute to innovative product development projects.
• Equipped with strong communication and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Enjoys working closely with technical teams and interacting with different departments !

About Us, We offer and What's next

During your internship, would you take notes or initiatives?

90% of our interns and apprentices believe that Danone provides a work environment conducive to professional development thanks to the responsibilities, autonomy, and training offered (source: Happy Trainees).

JOINING DANONE MEANS...

• Meet Danoners with unique personalities, diverse profiles, and varied career paths
• Grow in different environments: production sites, logistics bases, research and innovation centers, or company headquarters
• Build a tailored career path suited to your personality, skills, and desires
• Learn through enriching, responsible, and educational missions

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