R&I Product Development Intern (Remote 2 days/wk)

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

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.