R&D Shelf-Life Intern — Food Science (Nuts & Chocolate)

Ofi; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 13,392 - 17,856; Full time

Job summary

ofi invites a Bachelor or Master student in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field to join our R&D internship focused on understanding how critical ingredients affect shelf life and product quality in nut fillings. You will work hands‑on in a laboratory and contribute to stability and performance.

You will collaborate with R&D, Application, and Sensory teams to generate actionable insights for product development, design shelf‑life storage protocols, and summarize

Qualifications

• You are pursuing a Bachelor or Master in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field and eager to apply theory in practice.
• You value accuracy, organization, and precise handling of samples and data.
• You enjoy working in a lab environment and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nut fillings at lab scale and measure key baseline parameters after production.
• Support application testing and evaluate product performance with the Application team.
• Design and validate shelf-life storage protocols, including ambient, accelerated, and cold storage.
• Prepare, label, and manage samples under controlled storage conditions, including temperature cycling.
• Conduct periodic shelf-life evaluations: sensory analysis, appearance, texture, chemical and performance assessments, and data summarization.

Skills

Lab testing

Data handling

Collaborative work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor or Master student in Food Technology/Food Science/Chemistry

Job description

ofi invites a Bachelor or Master student in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field to join our R&D internship focused on understanding how critical ingredients affect shelf life and product quality in nut fillings. You will work hands‑on in a laboratory and contribute to stability and performance.

You will collaborate with R&D, Application, and Sensory teams to generate actionable insights for product development, design shelf‑life storage protocols, and summarize