R&D Quality Intern

About this role

Join us as R&D Quality intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht starting in March 2027 . In this internship, you will 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! 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.