Shelf Life Labs Intern

Kraft Heinz

Nijmegen, Netherlands
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid based on internship nature)
Strong communication skills in english
Experience in lab analysis crucial
Classes on chromatography gc hplc
Kraft Heinz is seeking a Shelf Life Labs Intern for a 5 to 6-month internship in Nijmegen, Netherlands, starting in July/August 2026. The role involves conducting chemical, physical, and sensory analyses to predict the shelf life of sauces, alongside documentation and collaboration with various departments

Job Summary

  • The role aims to accurately predict and validate the shelf life of sauces through chemical, physical, and sensorial analysis.
  • Candidates will develop and validate protocols for new packaging while performing gas chromatography and flavor analysis.
  • Interns receive 1-on-1 mentorship from experienced colleagues and are encouraged to own their projects within a collaborative team environment.

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Kraft Heinz is seeking a Shelf Life Labs Intern for a 5 to 6-month internship in Nijmegen, Netherlands, starting in July/August 2026. The role involves conducting chemical, physical, and sensory analyses to predict the shelf life of sauces, alongside documentation and collaboration with various departments.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong communication skills in English
  • Experience in lab analysis crucial
  • Classes on chromatography GC HPLC
  • Knowledge of water content and activity
  • Rheometer experience required

Nice-to-have

  • Curious and eager to learn attitude
  • Ability to work independently and in teams
  • Data modelling experience is a plus
  • Dutch or other languages are a plus
  • Accuracy with work tasks

Key Requirements

  • Enrolled at a Dutch university for 50% duration (EU students)
  • Enrolled at a Dutch university for full duration (Non-EU students)
  • Must have EU working rights or relevant student work visa
  • Bachelor or Master student in Food Technology or related field

Work Rights

Must have EU citizenship or valid student work visa

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