Research and Development Intern

3 maanden geleden

Wageningen, Nederland Upfield Voltijd

Upfield is a global leader in plant-based foods, at the forefront of driving positive change for both people and the planet through our established power brands and our investment in cutting-edge food research. We are market leaders across our four core categories – Plant-based Butters and Spreads, Creams, Liquids and Cheeses - driving change for both people and the planet by providing delicious, nutritious food that is better for our health and our habitat 

The Role

Calling All Innovators: Join Our Productivity – Processing Team as an R&D Intern and Revolutionize Food Process Upscaling

Location: Wageningen, Netherlands

Start date: September 2024 (6 months)

About the role:

  • Enthusiastic and passionate R&D intern that will contribute to our agenda
  • Supporting the team with defining key enablers and rules to upscale our pilot plant capabilities to factory scale.
  • Main responsibilities include: collecting process design information of Upfield's processing units on lab-, pilot plant- and factory-scale
  • Creating an overview of estimated shear rates for the different unit operations and, most importantly, defining rules and guidelines to facilitate upscaling of Upfield's processing equipment.

Ideal Profile

So, what does it take to be successful in this role?

  • Be completing a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Food Processing at a Dutch university
  • Ability to collect data from different sources and compile it in a structured way
  • Ability to analyse data, finding valuable insights and key patterns
  • Be proactive
  • Be curious


What’s next? 

We understand your resume might not be up to date, we recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Upfield is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not hit all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles. 

Upfield is an employer who is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience and knowledge. We ensure job adverts are free from unintentional bias.  

No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Upfield and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other personal characteristic. 

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What's on Offer?

  • Fantastic work culture
  • A role that offers a breadth of learning opportunities
  • Flexible working options

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