Food Technology Intern

Vivici; Oegstgeest; Presencial; EUR 5600 - 7800; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Monthly internship allowance

Descripción de la vacante

Vivici is seeking a Food Technology Intern to join the Functionality and Application team in Leiden/Oegstgeest. You will perform hands-on protein functionality studies, linking results to potential food applications while collaborating across teams (strain engineering, fermentation, DSP, marketing).

The internship is 5–6 months, full-time, with earlier start in February 2027. Enthusiasm for sustainable, innovative food solutions and strong English are essential.

Formación

• Students currently enrolled in an MSc programme in Food Technology or a related field, and this internship is part of your study programme.
• Good understanding of protein functionality and relevant laboratory experience.
• Great planning skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsabilidades

• Support protein functionality research with hands-on experiments.
• Investigate how proteins interact with matrix ingredients and relate findings to food applications.
• Maintain accurate records in the electronic lab notebook and support lab process improvements.

Conocimientos

Protein functionality

Lab experience

Planning skills

Independent worker

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Sustainability passion

English proficiency

Educación

MSc in Food Technology or related field

Herramientas

Electronic lab notebook

Descripción del empleo

Key details

Location: Leiden/Oegstgeest Bio Science Park

Full-time internship: 5 to 6 months

Start date: February 2027

Application deadline: 14 November 2026

About ViviciVivici is dedicated to commercializing dairy proteins obtained through precision fermentation. Our mission is to meet the world’s growing need for nutritious, highly functional, sustainable, and great-tasting ingredients. By making precision fermentation a trusted and economically viable reality, we contribute to a resilient food system that helps feed the world.

Our teamWe currently have a vacant position for a Food Technology Intern in our Functionality and Application team. We are a small and agile team of scientists bridging research on fermentation-derived dairy proteins and the commercialization of those ingredients. Our main activities are researching our proteins’ functionality to get an understanding of our ingredients and developing model food applications.

The roleAs a Food Technology Intern at Vivici, you will play a vital role in providing hands‑on support in our protein functionality research. You will unravel the functional properties of our proteins within your own independent research project, and deep dive into the mechanisms of protein interactions with other matrix ingredients. With your expertise and creativity, you will link these results to potential in food applications. You will be involved in the following activities:

Developing a deeper understanding of (fermentation‑derived) protein functionality in combination with key matrix ingredients.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams throughout the whole company (strain engineering, fermentation, DSP, marketing, etc.)

Maintain accurate records of your experiments and results in the electronic lab notebook.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory processes and procedures.

Who are we looking for?

Students currently enrolled in an MSc programme in Food Technology or a related field, and this internship is a part of your study programme.

Good understanding of food technology, with a specific understanding of protein functionality and relevant laboratory experience.

Great planning skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Strong problem‑solving abilities and a proactive approach to overcome challenges.

Passion for sustainable and innovative food solutions.

Working proficiency in the English language.

What is in it for you?At Vivici, we foster an innovative and collaborative work environment, providing exceptional opportunities for professional growth and development. Working for Vivici, you will find yourself in a young, agile, and fast‑paced organization, with a strong focus on open innovation. You will get day‑to‑day guidance from experienced food scientists. As a Food Technology Intern, you will play a pivotal role in revolutionizing the food industry. You will receive a monthly internship allowance for this position.

Please note that we can’t apply for or sponsor visas or work permits for this internship. You can apply if one of the following applies to you:

You’re an EU, EEA, or Swiss citizen

You’re enrolled at a Dutch university, and this internship is part of your programme

You already have the right to work in the Netherlands