New Product Development Intern R&D

JDE Peet's; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 5,859 - 6,696; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly internship allowance of €525

Travel compensation

Paid holidays

Learning opportunities from experts

Job summary

A leading coffee company in Utrecht seeks a New Product Development Intern to execute a research project in recipe development for black and milk-based coffee products. Responsibilities include conducting experiments, data analysis, and presenting findings. Candidates should be enrolled in a master’s program in Food Science, possess strong MS Office skills, and be fluent in English. The internship starts in September 2026 and lasts 5 months, offering a monthly allowance and travel compensation.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a master’s program during the internship.
• Structured approach with strong communication and people skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments in the laboratory or pilot plant.
• Analyze data to identify trends and propose solutions.
• Develop SOPs and best practices for process improvement.
• Present findings and outcomes.

Skills

MS Office skills

Fluent English (written and spoken)

Hands-on experience in food research

Education

Master’s program in Food Science, Chemistry, or Food Technology

Job description

Job Description

Join us as New Product Development Intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht, starting in September 2026. In this internship, you will execute your own research project related to recipe development in black coffee and/or milk-based coffee products and you will also assist the general activities of the team like organizing tastings, new recipe development as well as shelf‑life analysis.

Your key activities

• Experimentation and Optimization: Leading and conducting experiments in the laboratory or pilot plant.
• Data Analysis: Analysing data to identify trends and propose innovative solutions.
• Knowledge Capture: Contributing to knowledge sharing by developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and "best practices" for process technology improvement.
• Presentation: Delivering presentations on findings, outcomes, and final project presentations.

What's in it for you?

• A monthly internship allowance of €525 (full‑time)
• Travel compensation if you don't have a free public transport card
• Paid holidays for each internship term
• The chance to learn from the best Food Research professionals out there!

Qualifications

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want you!

Here's what we're looking for:

• Academic Program: You are enrolled in a master’s program for the entirety of the internship, preferably in Food Science, Chemistry or Food technology.
• Skillset: You possess strong MS Office skills and fluent proficiency in speaking and written English – Having some similar hands‑on experience with food research activities is always a benefit.
• Personal traits: You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Commitment: You are ready to dedicate at least 5 months to this internship, preferably from September 2026 to February 2027.
• Availability: You can join the internship for 5 days per week, including four days in-office and one day remotely, ensuring an ideal balance between collaboration and independence.

Please ensure you also meet the eligibility criteria and academic requirements:

• Your internship should be included in your study curriculum and directly contribute to your academic results.
• Your educational institution is willing to sign a collaboration agreement with JDE Peet's and when joining our Research departments, also sign an NDA agreement for internships.
• You are either an EU(EEA) student residing in the Netherlands during the internship or a Non-EU(EEA) student enrolled and living in the Netherlands during the internship.