R&D Packaging Intern: Sustainability & Testing

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 5,300 - 6,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly allowance €525

Travel compensation

Paid holidays for internship term

Job summary

JDE Peet's in Utrecht is seeking an enthusiastic R&D Packaging Intern starting in March 2026. You will conduct packaging tests, perform life cycle assessments, and maintain the packaging sustainability database while sharing results with supervisors and teams to support multidisciplinary projects.

This 5-month, full-time internship offers hands-on experience in product development, data analysis, and project coordination within our Global R&D team, with four days in-office and one day remote,

Qualifications

• Enrolled in bachelor or master program for entirety of internship.
• Strong MS Office skills and fluent English.
• Structured, driven, and able to work in a team and independently.
• Available for at least 5 months (Mar 2026–Aug 2026).
• Five days per week, four in-office and one day remote.

Responsibilities

• Support packaging tests and data collection.
• Conduct life cycle assessments and maintain sustainability database.
• Present results at product development meetings.
• Coordinate external tests and support factory trials.

Skills

MS Office

English proficiency

Data analysis

Packaging knowledge

Education

Bachelor or Master in Packaging, Sustainable Development, or Economics (Sustainability focus)

Job description

JDE Peet's in Utrecht is seeking an enthusiastic R&D Packaging Intern starting in March 2026. You will conduct packaging tests, perform life cycle assessments, and maintain the packaging sustainability database while sharing results with supervisors and teams to support multidisciplinary projects.

This 5-month, full-time internship offers hands-on experience in product development, data analysis, and project coordination within our Global R&D team, with four days in-office and one day remote,