Job Description

Research, Development & Application Internship

Start Date: January/March - 6 months minimum

Location: Frankfurt

Discover Your Future with Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

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As a Kerry intern you will benefit from:


Meaningful work experience Network with other interns through events Opportunities to demonstrate to our leaders how you have contributed to Kerry during your internship. Learning about our wider business Opportunities to connect with other interns



We are committed to the development of our Interns as we aim to convert as many Interns as possible to Graduates. High performing interns will be given the opportunity to be considered for our Graduate Program before they complete their placement.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the development and testing of new ingredient solutions and formulations. Assist with lab work, sample preparation, and sensory evaluations. Collect and analyze data from trials and experiments. Help document processes, results, and technical reports. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, quality, and manufacturing.

Requirements:

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant degree (e.g. Food Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or similar). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Interest in food innovation and sustainable ingredient development. Good communication and teamwork abilities. Familiarity with lab equipment and basic research methods is a plus.

What We Offer:

Practical experience in a global R&D environment. Mentorship from experienced professionals. Exposure to cutting-edge food technologies and trends. A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Stellenbeschreibung: Praktikum in Forschung & Entwicklung – Kerry Ingredients

Positionsbezeichnung:

Praktikant/in Forschung & Entwicklung

Standort:

Neu-Isenburg, Deutschland

Dauer:

6 Monate

Berichtet an:

F&E-Manager/in

Über die Rolle:

Wir suchen eine neugierige und engagierte Person zur Verstärkung unseres F&E-Teams bei Kerry Ingredients. Dieses Praktikum bietet die Möglichkeit, praktische Erfahrungen in den Bereichen Lebensmittelinnovation, Produktentwicklung und technische Forschung bei einem weltweit führenden Unternehmen für Geschmack und Ernährung zu sammeln.

Hauptaufgaben:

Unterstützung bei der Entwicklung und Prüfung neuer Zutatenlösungen und Rezepturen. Mitarbeit im Labor, bei der Probenvorbereitung und sensorischen Bewertungen. Datenerhebung und -analyse aus Versuchen und Experimenten. Dokumentation von Prozessen, Ergebnissen und technischen Berichten. Zusammenarbeit mit funktionsübergreifenden Teams wie Marketing, Qualität und Produktion.

Anforderungen:

Eingeschrieben in oder kürzlich abgeschlossenes Studium in einem relevanten Bereich (z. B. Lebensmittelwissenschaft, Chemie, Biotechnologie o. Ä.). Analytisches Denkvermögen und Problemlösungskompetenz. Interesse an Lebensmittelinnovation und nachhaltiger Zutatenentwicklung. Gute Kommunikations- und Teamfähigkeit. Erfahrung mit Laborausrüstung und grundlegenden Forschungsmethoden von Vorteil.

Was wir bieten:

Praktische Erfahrung in einem globalen F&E-Umfeld. Mentoring durch erfahrene Fachkräfte. Einblick in moderne Lebensmitteltechnologien und Trends. * Eine kooperative und inklusive Unternehmenskultur.