R&D Quality Intern

Jdeprofessional; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 5,000 - 6,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly allowance €525

Travel compensation

Paid holidays

Hands-on R&D exposure

Mentorship by QA experts

Job summary

JDE Peet’s invites you to join our R&D Food Quality team in Utrecht as a Quality intern starting March 2026. You will conduct research, assess risks in processing facilities, and collaborate with central and factory QA teams to standardize practices using a science-based approach.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in food safety assessment, risk analysis, SOP updates, and reporting, with an emphasis on contributing to meaningful quality improvements across our network.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a BSc or MSc for the duration of the internship.
• Strong MS Office skills; fluent English both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature review on quality-related risks in processing environments.
• Map quality risks across JDE factories and review technologies that support quality improvement.
• Understand compliance with local, national and international food safety regulations and certifications.
• Analyze past quality recalls and contamination incidents.
• Support updates to SOPs and training materials.
• Develop criteria for quality classification and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with quality and R&D teams to interpret findings and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to standardization across facilities.
• Prepare reports and visual data summaries.

Skills

MS Office

English fluency

Quality research

Education

BSc or MSc in Food Tech/Science/Quality/Food Safety/Chemical Eng

Job description

Join us as R&D Quality intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht starting in March 2026.In this internship, youwill be responsible for conducting research and evaluating risks in coffee processing facilities across our industrial operations. You’ll collaborate closely with quality colleagues in both central and factory functions to support standardization efforts within the JDE facility network. This role provides hands‑on experience in quality and food safety assessment, risk analysis, and the development of protocols and best practices driven by science base approach.

Your key activities will be:

• Conduct a literature review on quality‑related risks in processing environments.
• Map current quality risks across JDE factories and review available technologies that support quality improvement in processing.
• Understanding compliance with local, national, and international food safety and quality regulations and certification bodies when available.
• Analyse past quality recalls and contamination‑related incidents.
• Support updates to Standard Operating Procedures and training materials.
• Assist in developing criteria for quality classification and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with quality and R&D teams to interpret findings and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to standardization efforts across facilities.
• Prepare reports and visual summaries of data and insights.

Supported by a commendable 4.5 Glassdoor rating and 94% intern recommendation score, we pledge to provide you with a unique learning journey as part of our R&D Food Quality team, where you'll gain valuable insights into how to use scientific basis to develop quality and food safety protocols and develop skills in liaising with other experts in food safety from JDEP’s organisation.

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
• Gain hands‑on experience in R&D and quality assurance
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that impact the company’s operations
• The chance to learn from the best R&D Food Quality and food safety 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 BSc or MSc program for the entirety of the internship, preferably in Food Technology/Science/Quality/Food Safety/Chemical Engineering 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 March 2026 to August2026
• 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.

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.

Additional Information

Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peet’s?

At JDE Peet’s (before: JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS), we’re not just about Coffee or Tea; we’re all about the moments and connections they spark. With a history spanning 270 years, we’ve been shaping the daily rituals of people worldwide, driven by our dedication to quality products and sustainability.

We are action-driven and deliver our commitments. This means the freedom to challenge the status quo and to look for different perspectives. Our teams work by four fundamental values: We are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action and decisive in approach. These values paint the best picture of the kind of fast‑moving culture you’ll join at JDE Peet’s.