Quality & R&D Intern (Curricular Internship)

Amazonia Bio; Portugal; Presencial; EUR 8928 - 13 392; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Hands-on experience with international food safety standards

Possibility of full-time employment based on performance

Resumo da oferta

A leading organic ingredients supplier in Cascais is offering a Quality & R&D Internship for university students. The role involves quality assurance, compliance support, and assistance with R&D of new products. The ideal candidate should be enrolled in a relevant degree program and possess strong analytical skills along with communication proficiency in English and Portuguese. This internship provides valuable exposure to food safety standards and offers the possibility of full-time employment based on performance.

Qualificações

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program requiring a Curricular Internship agreement.
• Legal right to intern in Portugal (NIF and NISS required).
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Cascais.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in reviewing laboratory analysis reports and ensuring compliance with organic standards.
• Help maintain technical documentation, product specifications, and certifications.
• Support product formulation development and conduct research on nutritional profiles.
• Monitor the 'farm-to-fork' journey of ingredients in the ERP system.
• Coordinate sample dispatch to international clients and manage the quality library.
• Assist in preparing for quality audits and sustainability reporting.

Conhecimentos

Strong analytical mindset

Verbal and written communication in English

Verbal and written communication in Portuguese

Proficiency in Google Workspace

Familiarity with ERP systems (Odoo)

Project management tools (Asana)

Formação académica

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Engineering

Ferramentas

Odoo

Asana

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Quality & R&D Intern (Curricular Internship)

Reporting to:Quality Head

About Amazonia Bio

Amazonia Bio is a Belgian–Brazilian company connecting the Amazon’s rich biodiversity with global markets. Headquartered in Brussels, we supply premium organic ingredients to the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.

Certified by IFS Broker and Certisys, we operate with the highest standards of quality, traceability, and sustainability. Beyond sourcing, our mission actively supports Amazonian farming communities through pre-financing, education on sustainable practices, and agritech innovation.

The Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and scientifically curious University-Linked Quality & R&D Intern to join our Cascais office. This role is designed for a student who wants to dive deep into the technical side of the organic superfood industry.

You will be a key player in ensuring our products meet the highest international standards while assisting in the research and development of new Amazonian innovations. This is a hands-on internship where your work directly impacts the safety, compliance, and excellence of the ingredients we ship globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance: Assist in reviewing laboratory analysis reports (COAs) and ensuring all batches meet EU and USDA organic standards.
• Compliance Support: Help maintain and update technical documentation, product specifications, and certifications (IFS, Organic, Kosher).
• R&D Assistance: Support the development of new product formulations (e.g., powders, concentrates) and conduct research on nutritional profiles and applications.
• Traceability Tracking: Work within our ERP (Odoo) to monitor the "farm-to-fork" journey of our ingredients, ensuring full transparency.
• Sample Management: Coordinate the dispatch of technical samples to international clients and manage the internal quality library in Cascais.
• Audit Preparation: Assist the team in preparing for upcoming quality audits and sustainability reporting.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program (Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Engineering, or similar) requiring a Curricular Internship agreement with a university.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication in English and Portuguese.
• Strong analytical mindset with a high level of attention to detail (nothing gets past you).
• Proficiency in Google Workspace; familiarity with ERP systems (Odoo) or project management tools (Asana) is an advantage.
• Proactive, “can-do” attitude with a genuine passion for food safety and sustainability.
• Legal right to intern in Portugal (NIF and NISS required).
• Ability to work full-time (Mon-Fri) on-site in Cascais.

What You’ll Gain

• Direct exposure to thesenior leadership in a fast-growing scale-up.
• Hands-on experience with international food safety standards (IFS) and organic regulations.
• Deep insight into the global B2B supply chain of superfoods.
• Experience working with Odoo CRM/ERP.
• A high-accountability environment where your contributions are visible and valued.
• Strong possibility of full-time employment based on performance.