Intern Research & Innovation (m/f/d), Harr or Frankfurt

Danone is a global leader in the food industry, operating in three fast-growing categories: dairy and plant-based products, water, and specialised nutrition. True to our mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible, our ambition is to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and consumption habits. We are committed to making a positive and measurable impact on nutrition, society and the environment.

Missions

You love strong brands - we love strong personalities! Become part of Danone and our team with the successful brands Volvic, Aptamil, Actimel and many more.

Supporting different R&D (research and development) functions in the company (Design, User eXperience and Nutrition) in:

• Leading a project to collect and analyze products nutritional & ingredient data for the DACH region. Calculating nutritional scores to monitor company targets.
• Monitoring product compliance to internal and external standards.
• Supporting organization of consumer research initiatives such as qualitative focus groups.
• Supporting creation of the product & pack brief by conducting social listening & competition analysis including nutrition, sensory, ingredients, storytelling & claims.
• Organize and lead tastings with sensory analysis reporting.
• Manage sample purchase, storage, shipping.

Profile

• Advanced studies in food / nutrition science & technology, ecotrophology or a comparable course of study.
• First practical experience is desirable.
• Solution oriented and proactive.
• Sensitive to detail and thorough.
• Affinity for teamwork, open-mindedness and enjoyment of independent work.
• Ability to manage complexity and prioritization.
• Very good knowledge of MS Office and used to work with databases. Online Whiteboard tools (Klaxoon) is a plus.
• Fluent language skills in German and English.