R&D New Product Development Intern

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 5,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly internship allowance of €525

Travel compensation

Paid holidays

Learning from Food Research professionals

Job summary

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK is offering an exciting internship position as a New Product Development Intern starting September 2026 in Utrecht. In this role, you will lead experiments related to coffee recipe development and assist with team activities such as tastings and shelf-life analysis. We seek a master’s student in Food Science or a related field with strong MS Office skills and a passion for learning. The internship offers a monthly allowance of €525 and an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a master’s program for the entirety of the internship.
• Strong MS Office skills and fluent proficiency in English.
• Structured approach with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to commit at least 5 months to the internship.
• Available for 5 days a week, including in-office and remote.

Responsibilities

• Leading and conducting experiments in the laboratory.
• Analyzing data to identify trends.
• Developing standard operating procedures for process technology.
• Delivering presentations on findings and outcomes.

Skills

Strong MS Office skills

Fluent in English

Hands-on experience in food research

Education

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

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.

Job Description

Your key activities will be:

• 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.

Company Description

Would you like to join an internship at a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change?

Check out this internship starting September 2026 and Unleash Your Possibility at JDE Peet's!

Who we are?

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

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.