SARA Intern R&D

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 5,000 - 6,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly internship allowance

Travel compensation

Paid holidays

Remote working up to 2 weeks in Europe

Job summary

JDE Peet’s in Utrecht is seeking an ambitious R&D Global SARA Intern to support regulatory and scientific affairs around nutrition. Starting in March 2027, you will monitor external nutrition measures, research local regulatory requirements, and translate insights into structured input for databases and guidelines.

The internship is five months, with five days per week (three in-office, two remote). You will collaborate with product, regulatory, and marketing teams and gain hands-on experience

Qualifications

• You are enrolled in a BSc or MSc program for the entirety of the internship, preferably in Food Sciences with data affinity or in Data Science with nutrition focus.
• Strong MS Office skills, data literacy, and fluent spoken/written English are required.
• Structured, proactive, and communicative mindset with ability to work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews on internal nutrition guidelines and best practices.
• Research and recommend tools or automation for capturing nutrition-related measures.
• Gather data and build foundational data structures for the tool and simulator inputs while aligning with portfolio criteria.
• Develop standard templates, decision trees, and risk assessment tools for nutrition design processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company requirements.
• Create training materials and SOPs to support global rollout of nutrition guidelines.

Skills

MS Office skills

Data savvy

English proficiency

Teamwork and communication

Education

BSc or MSc program

Job description

Join us as an R&D Global SARA Intern (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.

• Netherlands
• Full-time internship

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.

Company Description

At JDE Peet’s, we work as one team. 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.