R&D Food Safety Intern

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 5,000 - 6,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€525 monthly internship allowance

Travel compensation

Paid holidays

Remote working flexibility

Job summary

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK is seeking an R&D Food Safety intern for its headquarters in Utrecht starting September 2026. The role involves supporting HACCP program standardization and digitalization. Interns will conduct literature reviews, develop templates, evaluate digital tools, and create training materials. Candidates should possess strong MS Office skills, be fluent in English, and be enrolled in a relevant BSc or MSc program. A monthly allowance of €525 and travel compensation are offered, alongside remote work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a BSc or MSc program during the internship.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and fluent in English.
• Structured approach and excellent communication skills.
• Availability for at least 5 months internship period.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a literature review on HACCP best practices.
• Support the development of standardized HACCP templates.
• Contribute to the digitalization strategy for HACCP.
• Collaborate with teams to align with certification standards.
• Create training materials for global rollout of HACCP program.

Skills

Strong MS Office skills

Fluent proficiency in English

Experience with food research activities

Education

BSc or MSc program in Food Technology/Science/Quality/Food Safety/Toxicology

Job description

Job Description

Join us as R&D Food Safety intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht starting in September 2026.

In this internship, you will support the global standardization and digitalization of our HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) program across the JDE facility network. This project aims to harmonize HACCP process and leverage digital tools to enhance compliance and efficiency.

You will work closely with central and factory quality teams to assess current HACCP practices, identify gaps, and contribute to the development of a globally aligned and digitally enabled HACCP framework.

Your key activities will be:

1. Conduct a literature review on HACCP best practices, with a focus on biological, physical, and chemical hazard controls.
2. Support the development of standardized HACCP templates, decision trees, and risk assessment tools.
3. Contribute to the digitalization strategy by evaluating digital platforms and tools for HACCP documentation, monitoring, and reporting.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company requirements and certification standards.
5. Support the creation of training materials and SOPs to facilitate global rollout and adoption of the standardized digital HACCP program.

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
• Two weeks of remote working anywhere in Europe (EEA)
• The chance to learn from the best R&D Food Quality and food safety professionals out there!

Qualifications

For this role as a Food Safety intern, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Academic Program: You are enrolled in a BSc or MSc program for the entirety of the internship, preferably in Food Technology/Science/Quality/Food Safety/Toxicology or related subjects.
• 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 until February 2027
• Availability: You can join the internship for 5 days per week, including three days in‑office and one or two days remotely, ensuring an ideal balance between collaboration and independence.

• 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.