Intern FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Ingredient functionality

FrieslandCampina; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

FrieslandCampina Ingredients in Wageningen invites MSc students in Food Technology, Food Science, Dairy Technology or Chemical Engineering to join an industrial internship or thesis project. You will work in our R&D and Innovation organization, gaining hands-on lab experience and data analysis skills.

Key activities include designing experimental studies, evaluating ingredients, supporting formulation and applying analytical techniques, and presenting results to project teams.

Qualifications

• MSc student in Food Technology, Food Science, Dairy Technology, Chemical Engineering or related field
• Interested in colloid science, protein functionality, or formulation
• Hands-on experimental mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Minimal 5 months Internship/Thesis period

Responsibilities

• Designing and conducting experimental studies
• Evaluating ingredients and product performance
• Supporting formulation and application development activities
• Applying analytical techniques to for characterization
• Analysing and interpreting experimental data
• Translating findings into practical recommendations
• Presenting results to project teams and stakeholders

Skills

Hands-on experimental mindset

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

MSc student in Food Technology, Food Science, Dairy Technology, Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Intern FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Ingredient functionality Intern FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Ingredient functionality Wageningen (NL) R&D 32-40 Job Description Intern FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Ingredient functionality Interested in developing innovative nutritional beverages? Join FrieslandCampina and explore how ingredients, formulation, and processing influence product performance. We are looking for MSc student for internship or Thesis for minimal 5 months.

The development of nutritional beverage products requires a strong understanding of ingredient functionality and product performance. During this internship, you will contribute to research projects that support the development of next-generation beverage concepts. Working within FrieslandCampina's R&D and Innovation organization, you will investigate how ingredients and formulation approaches can be translated into successful applications. You will combine hands‑on laboratory work with data analysis and contribute to generating knowledge that supports product and ingredient development. This internship offers the opportunity to gain experience in an industrial research environment and work closely with experts from different disciplines. Key activities include:

• Designing and conducting experimental studies
• Evaluating ingredients and product performance
• Supporting formulation and application development activities
• Applying analytical techniques to for characterization
• Analysing and interpreting experimental data
• Translating findings into practical recommendations
• Presenting results to project teams and stakeholders

You will work closely with application experts, process technologists, and analytical experts within FrieslandCampina's Innovation & R&D organisation. Example research areas:

• Protein ingredient functionality
• Beverage formulation and application development
• Product quality and performance
• Ingredient interactions in nutritional systems Ideal Student

What we ask?

• MSc student in Food Technology, Food Science, Dairy Technology, Chemical Engineering or related field
• Interested in colloid science, protein functionality, or formulation
• Hands‑on experimental mindset
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Minimal 5 months Internship/Thesis period

For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are. We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world. This position is in our FrieslandCampina Innovation Center in Wageningen and is part of a team of Application Development Specialists which is embedded in FrieslandCampina Ingredients Development organization. An international team working on the application of our ingredients in the end products of our customers, like nutritional beverage products.

Why work with us:

An inspiring purpose

Better nutrition for the world and a good living for our farmers, now and for generations to come.

A cooperative culture

Driven by global collaboration, respect, and shared success

A tangible impact

Space to aim higher, with autonomy and a clear focus

Your growth fuels ours

We invest in your personal and professional development through training and education.

@ Royal FrieslandCampina