Research and Development Intern

Job description

Job Description

To provide students with hands-on experience in food product and packaging development within a real industrial environment at Kraft Heinz. Interns apply scientific knowledge, sensory evaluation, and packaging development while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support consumer-focused innovation. The program connects academic learning to the journey from idea to shelf, delivering safe, high-quality food people love and trust.

WHAT YOU''LL DO

Coordinating processes for NPDs supporting packaging technologist on ground for Innovations, VE & ESG projects to be implemented at GCC copackers To responsible for the specifications & artworks of packaging materials ensuring that the specs are kept accurate and up to date Support CCX department in all functionality tests related to packaging NPDs

• Execute packaging technical benchmarking & functionality testing supporting CCX department
• Support sensory evaluations by preparing samples, organizing tasting sessions, and ensuring all tasters follow the correct methodology.

Assist in setting up and coordinating product testing sessions (napping, QDA, triangle tests, consumer tastings, etc.). Help document tasting feedback, compile results, and update sensory databases or trackers. Manage samples storage and preparation for R&D. Contribute to the preparation of presentation slides, tasting summaries, and project reports Assist in organizing sensory training sessions for employees and helping screen potential tasters WHAT YOU''LL BRING: Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial

Or Chemical) / Material Science Work Experience: 0-1 years in Packaging Development Language Knowledge: Proficient English Soft Skills Analytical and has attention to details Critical thinking & Ability to Simplify Communication Skills Location(s) Dubai Office Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes .