R&D Global SARA Intern

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 5,800 - 6,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€525/month

Travel reimbursement

Paid holidays

Remote work weeks

Nutrition R&D experience

Mentorship

Job summary

JDE Peet's in Utrecht is seeking a Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Intern to support external nutrition measures and UPF governance. You will monitor developments, translate findings into input for company databases and guidelines, and collaborate with R&D, regulatory, and marketing teams.

You will gain hands-on experience in scientific and regulatory affairs and nutrition while supporting quality and innovation in product development, starting March 2027 for five months.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a BSc or MSc program for the full internship
• Proficient in English, spoken and written
• Strong MS Office skills and data savvy

Responsibilities

• Conduct a literature review on internal nutrition guidelines
• Research and recommend tool or automation approach for nutrition measures
• Gather data and build foundational data structures for the tool and inputs for a simulator
• Support development of templates, decision trees, and risk assessment tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with company requirements
• Create training materials and SOPs for global rollout of the nutrition guidelines program

Skills

MS Office

Data savvy

English proficiency

Education

BSc or MSc in Food Sciences or Data Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are JDE Peet's. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

JDE Peet's - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper - is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our "Reignite the Amazing" strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet's, L'OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. In 2025, JDE Peet's generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at www.jdepeets.com .

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet's?

We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet's, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you'll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.

Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!

Join us as a Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht, starting in March 2027. In this role, you will focus on external nutrition related measures (such as sugar taxes, marketing restrictions or front of pack nutrition labelling), with an emphasis on nutrient related requirements and Ultra Processed Foods (UPF). Your main objective will be to monitor the latest developments and trends in these areas, assess emerging local regulatory requirements, and translate findings into structured input for automated company databases, policies, and guidelines.

You will work closely with different stakeholders within R&D such as product solutions, technology solutions, regulatory, and marketing teams.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in scientific and regulatory affairs and nutrition while supporting our commitment to quality and innovation in product development.

Your key activities will be:

• Conduct a literature review on best practices for internal company nutrition guidelines
• Research and recommend the most suitable tool or automation approach to capture and manage local nutrition-related measures
• Gather data and build the foundational data structure needed for the tool, including relevant nutrition requirements, portfolio assessment criteria, and inputs for a simulator or calculator to check future adherence during product development
• Support the development of standardised templates, decision trees, and risk assessment tools tailored to nutrition design processes and their governance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company requirements
• Support the creation of training materials and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to facilitate the global rollout and adoption of the standardised nutrition design guidelines programme

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)
• Gain hands‑on experience in scientific and regulatory affairs, specifically regarding nutrition
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that allow us to offer our consumers a healthy beverage
• The chance to learn from Global R&D scientific and regulatory affairs professionals!

Qualifications

Working at JDE Peet's is hands‑on, giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. We're a fast‑paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy, agility, and bold thinking. If you're ready to make an impact and grow in a global team, JDE Peet's is the place for you.

For this role as a Scientific and Regulatory Affairs 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 Sciences with affinity for data, or in Data Science with an affinity for food and nutrition.
• Skillset: You possess strong MS Office skills, are data savvy 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 March 2027 until end of August 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

As we hope to have piqued your interest, 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.

JDE Peet's - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper - is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our "Reignite the Amazing" strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet's, L'OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.