Process Development Intern

Job description

Build a strong understanding of the current processing ways of working for emulsions/tomato-based products at Pilot Plant and factory scale (process steps, unit operations, constraints, and critical parameters). Plan, coordinate, and execute pilot plant trials, collaborating cross-functionally with internal partners and external stakeholders as needed. Define and execute an analytical and sensory evaluation plan to assess trial performance (methods, sampling plan, data quality, and interpretation).

Perform rheological testing and analysis (e.g., flow curves) to understand product behavior under flow conditions relevant to unit operations (e.g., pumping, mixing, heat treatment). Apply statistical tools (e.g., regression and curve fitting) to interpret experimental data and develop fit-for-purpose models that help address processing challenges and support scale-up. Prepare and deliver regular progress updates and presentations to the internship supervisor and the Process Team You should have strong communication skills and fluency in English, both written and verbal (Dutch is not a requirement but other languages are a plus) You are enrolled at a university for at least 50% study load for 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 are required (Either you have EU Citizenship, you are studying in the Netherlands or have relevant student work visa) Bachelor/Master level in chemical engineering, food processing technology or food related engineeringKnowledge/interest in: Food industry processing fundamentalsBasic fluid dynamics and transport phenomenaRheology principles, common rheological models for foods, and interpretation of rheological dataExperimental design, data interpretation, and modeling (e.g., regression/curve fitting)Ingredient interactions and structure-function relationships in formulated productsScale-up principles(Preferred/plus) familiarity with unit operations such as pasteurization, pumping, deaeration, and emulsificationYou are a team player who is proactive and have good communication skills.

Curious and organized person.

Recruitment process

1. CV selection based on hard requirements such as EU working rights 2. Online Pymetrics assessment 3.