Food Technology Intern: Protein Functionality & Applications

Vivici; Oegstgeest; On-site; EUR 5,600 - 7,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly internship allowance

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Protein functionality

Lab experience

Planning skills

Independent worker

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Sustainability passion

English proficiency

Education

MSc in Food Technology or related field

Tools

Electronic lab notebook

Job description

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.