Product Development Internship: Novel Ingredients

ROM Utrecht Region; Amersfoort, Geldrop; Remoto; EUR 3800 - 5100; Tempo pieno

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Monthly compensation €400

Descrizione del lavoro

Rival Foods is seeking a hands-on Product Development Intern in Amersfoort to contribute to the next generation of plant-based proteins. You will research novel ingredients, document results, and support formulation optimization with the product development team.

The role requires final-year status in Food Technology or related fields, a strong curiosity for ingredient functionality, and a collaborative, proactive mindset. Interns gain industry experience in a fast-growing food tech start-up.

Competenze

• Final year of a relevant BSc or MSc program (e.g., Food Technology).
• Solid foundation in food technology and protein functionality.
• Hands-on mentality with initiative and teamwork.

Mansioni

• Conduct in-depth research into the functionality or sensory properties of new ingredients.
• Maintain thorough documentation of experiments and findings.
• Optimize existing formulations by leading and conducting laboratory or pilot-plant experiments.
• Analyze data to identify trends and evaluate product performance.
• Collaborate with product development and quality teams to align project objectives.
• Assist with team-driven projects within a dynamic start-up environment.

Conoscenze

Food Technology

Ingredient Functionality

Team collaboration

Proactive attitude

Hands-on mentality

Documentation skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Research skills

Data analysis

Plant-based passion

Innovation

Formazione

Final year of a relevant BSc or MSc program, e.g., Food Technology

Descrizione del lavoro

Rival Foods · Amersfoort, Netherlands; Geldrop, Netherlands

Posted 15 hours ago

Higher Vocational, University

40 hrs / week

About us

Rival Foods is active in producing the next generation of plant-based protein products using new technologies. The team consists of machine engineers, process technologists, product developers, and commercial talents, all driven to positively contribute to the future of our food supply. With a young and ambitious team, Rival Foods fosters a positive and challenging working environment focused on innovation and sustainability.

As a product development intern, you will gain hands-on experience in food innovation and research novel ingredients during a 4–6 month internship. You will contribute to the development of new products by researching and experimenting with novel ingredients to enhance the quality and functionality of our offerings, collaborating closely with the product development team.

• Conduct in-depth research into the functionality or sensory properties of new ingredients
• Maintain thorough documentation of experiments and findings
• Optimize existing formulations by leading and conducting laboratory or pilot-plant experiments
• Analyze data to identify trends and evaluate product performance
• Collaborate with the product development and quality teams to align project objectives
• Final year of a relevant BSc or MSc program, e.g., Food Technology
• Solid foundation in food technology
• Knowledge of protein functionality
• Strong interest in and understanding of ingredient functionality
• Hands-on mentality and a tendency to take initiative
• Enjoy working in a team and involving others when needed
• Monthly compensation of €400
• An opportunity to gain valuable experience at a dynamic food tech start-up
• Working with an enthusiastic team of young professionals

Skills required for the job

Food Technology Ingredient Functionality Team collaboration Proactive Attitude Hands-on Mentality Documentation Skills Problem solving Communication skills Research Skills Data analysis Passion for Plant-based Products Innovation