Food Innovation Trainee

3 weken geleden


Wageningen, Gelderland, Nederland Upfield Voltijd

Upfield stands as a global pioneer in plant-based nutrition, leading the charge towards positive transformation for individuals and the environment through our renowned brands and commitment to advanced food research. We excel in our primary categories – Plant-based Butters and Spreads, Creams, Liquids, and Cheeses – fostering change for both health and sustainability.

Position Overview

Join Our Productivity – Processing Team as a Food Innovation Trainee and Transform Food Processing Techniques

Location: Wageningen, Netherlands

Role Summary:

  • We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic R&D intern to support our strategic initiatives.
  • Assist the team in identifying essential factors and guidelines to enhance our pilot plant operations to full-scale production.
  • Key responsibilities include: gathering process design data from Upfield's processing systems across laboratory, pilot plant, and industrial scales.
  • Developing a comprehensive overview of projected shear rates for various unit operations and, crucially, establishing protocols and standards to streamline the scaling up of Upfield's processing technologies.

Candidate Profile

What qualifications will lead to success in this position?

  • Currently pursuing a master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Food Processing at a recognized university.
  • Proficient in collecting and organizing data from diverse sources in a systematic manner.
  • Skilled in data analysis, capable of uncovering valuable insights and significant trends.
  • Demonstrates proactivity and curiosity.

Next Steps

We appreciate that your resume may not be fully updated; we encourage you to apply with your current information or your LinkedIn profile. Upfield is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We recognize that you may not meet every requirement listed, but we invite you to apply regardless. You could be the ideal candidate for this position or other opportunities.

Upfield is dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, ensuring equal opportunities for all. Our recruitment process is based solely on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviors, experience, and knowledge. We strive to keep job postings free from unintentional bias.

We believe that no personal characteristics should hinder your ability to join Upfield, and we strictly prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment.

What We Offer:

  • A vibrant work culture
  • A role that provides extensive learning opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements


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