Shelf life labs Intern

Shelf-LifeLabs Intern

Start date:July/August2026

Duration:5 to 6 months

Platform/Project:Rigid/Flexible Sustainable Platform

Location:Nijmegen

The aim of this research is to accurately predict andvalidatethe Shelf life of Sauces via Chemical, Physical,and Sensorial analysis to build a prediction model for Shelf life.

Assignments and key activities:

• A validated Sauces Protocol for Shelf life in new packaging

• Understanding the validation of the protocol for different recipes & packaging

• Validate Emulsions &Non-EmulsionsSauces byShelf-lifemodelling 

• Review of relevant literature  

• Perform Chemical, Physical and Packaging analyses 

• PerformFlavoursAnalysis – Gas Chromatography 

• Update and or create a report about theShelf-lifesauces model 

• Chemical & Physical/Pack analyses to develop andvalidatethe protocol and model 

• Create a report on new packaging validation for other sauces 

• Factory samples and Lab analysis 

• Execute practical activities (including shelf life tasting and lab analysis) 

• Create periodic reports and presentations to keep team informed about findings and progress 

• Sharing knowledge within the Innovationcenterand other departments as ofpackaging (presentation and final report) 

Basic Requirements 

You should havestrong communicationskills and fluency in English, both written and verbal (Dutch is not a requirement but other languages are a plus) 

• EU - Students: Need to be enrolled at a Dutch university for at least 50% of the duration of the internship. 

• Non - EU Students: Need to be enrolled at a Dutch University for the whole duration of the internship.

NOTE: EU working rights arerequired(Either you have EU Citizenship, you are studying in the Netherlands or have relevant student work visa) 

Team requirements

• Food Technology Quality Management/Process Engineering/Food Chemistry/Food Microbiology/Chemical EngineerBachelor/Master student 

• Had classes on chromatography (GC,HPLC), chemical analysis,watercontent,wateractivityand rheometer

• Experience in lab analysis is crucial

• Experience in modelling of data is a plus

• You are curious and eager to learn, you can work independentlyand, in a team,and areaccuratewith your work

Recruitment process

CV review – We screen applications for key eligibility criteria (e.g., EU working rights).

OnlinePymetricsassessment

Screening interview – An initial interview conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Hiring Manager interview

Offer – Successful candidates will receive an offer to join the program.

Please note: The recruitment process can take 4–6 weeks in total, from application to offer.

What we offer you:

We take interns seriously. You canexpect fromus 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 allgoodideas 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 Heinzinternyou’llbe 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’reagloballytrustedproducer of high-quality,great-tasting,andnutritiousfoodsforover 150years.Ourbrandsaretrulyglobal,withproductsproducedandmarketedin over 40countries. Thesebelovedproductsincludecondimentsandsauces,cheeseanddairy,meals,meats,refreshmentbeverages, coffee, infantandnutritionproducts,andnumerousothergrocery