Process Development Intern - Next Generation Emulsions

Job Description

Process Development Intern - Next Generation Emulsions

Start date: February 2023

Duration: 5 to 6 months

Platform/Project: Next Generation Emulsions

During your assignment, you will be part of the International Zone R&D team. You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You’ll be reporting into (Madalina Dobos  & Associate Scientist Process Development). As an integrated team member, we welcome you to take part in the team’s activities such as team meeting & category meeting which will give you a real feel for the company and the business. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders. The delivery of the Next Generation Emulsions project will be your primary responsibility.

Assignment and key activities:

• You will be responsible for running trials and analysis on emulsified products that will enable the delivering of a new process to be implemented in the factories.
• Learning about emulsification processing and application for current products.
• Coordinate pilot plant trials and collaborate with different partners.
• Setting up microbiological challenge tests to validate the process conditions and process lethality in close cooperation with our microbiologist/scientific services department.
• Understand the current way of working to produce Mayonnaise and Emulsions at Pilot Plant and Factory scale.
• Understand analytical and sensory methods to measure trials performance.
• Define an analytical plan.
• Prepare periodic presentations to keep the internship supervisor, and the Process Team informed about the progress.

Specific Team Requirements:

• Bachelor/Master level in food processing technology or food related engineering

• Knowledge on: General process on food industry, Scale up knowledge, Ingredients interaction and Emulsification process

• You are a teamplayer who is proactive and have good communication skills. Curious and organized person.
• You should have strong communication skills and fluency in English, both written and verbal (Dutch is not a requirement but other languages are a plus)
• You are enrolled at a university for at least 50% study load for the duration of the internship.
• NOTE: EU working rights are required (Either you have EU Citizenship, you are studying in the Netherlands or have relevant student work visa)

Recruitment process:

CV selection based on hard requirements such as EU working rights   Online Pymetrics assessment Online Pymetrics video assessment Online Screening Interview via Microsoft Teams Hiring manager interview   Amazing internship opportunity that can kickstart your career!   

Note: The recruitment process can take 4/6 weeks in total 

What we offer you:

We take interns seriously. You can expect from us to give you 1-on-1 mentorship from one of our experienced colleagues. We will work together on your personal learning goals and are keen to hear all good ideas you have! We will give you the space and support to make mistakes and grow. Become a part of a close intern community as well as a young and ambitious work environment (including online).

As a Kraft Heinz intern you’ll be the owner of your own projects and especially of your own career. At Kraft Heinz, we provide the playing field. You change the game. Are you up for the challenge?   

About Us 

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands. 

We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Heinz, Kraft, Bull's-Eye, HP, Lea and Perrins, Quero, ABC, Master, Banquete, Plasmon, Orlando, Benedicta, Honig, Pudliszki, Wattie’s among others. 

No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious! 

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration 

We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone.  You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress. 

Location(s)

Nijmegen

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.