For over 100 years, Danone has been supporting people worldwide with its 146 delicious brands. Located in over 120 countries with more than 89,000 employees across production sites, warehouses, headquarters, and R&D center, Danone continually develops iconic products. Certified as Bcorp and Happy Trainees, Danone strives to be a better company for the world, its consumers, and its employees. 

YOUR MISSIONS AT DANONE: 

In the context of building knowledge on alternative proteins design, we are recruiting an apprentice to work on nutritional, technological and scientific aspects of designing alternative protein engines. 

This apprenticeship will take place in Gif sur Yvette, at our Danone Global Research & Innovation Center starting from September 2026. Saliha BELAID, Plant protein design senior team leader will  guide your day to day tasks and help you grow in your role: 

• Proteins engines definition based on nutritional and technological targets. 

• Data management and statistical skills for automation objectives.  

• Shelf life behavior of high protein products modelisation. 

THE BENEFITS OF THIS APPRENTICESHIP:  

• Up to 2 days/week of remote work
• Full reimbursement of your public transportation pass or partial/full reimbursement of mileage expenses
• "Vendredi je grandis" program: development every Friday afternoon covering career, soft skills, and hard skills.
• Apprenticeship : Your compensation will depend on our salary scale based on your age and level of study.
• Benefits: company restaurant, gym, bike parking 

For this position, we are looking for someone: 

• Available from September 2026 for a duration of 1 year
• At the level of Bac+4/5 in university or engineering school wth a specialization in food physics or agri-food
• Who has strong knowledge in Biochemical and physicochemical analytical methods (particle size, rheology, HPLC, zeta potential, etc.). 
• With good communication and writing skills with a synthetic spirit
• Background in nutrition. Protein nutritional aspects is a plus.  
•  Able to understand the needs and constraints of requesters  
• Data management and statistical tools have no secret for you  

During your apprenticeship, would you take notes or initiatives? 

90% of our interns and apprentices believe that Danone provides a work environment conducive to professional development thanks to the responsibilities, autonomy, and training offered (source: Happy Trainees). 

JOINING DANONE MEANS... 

• Meet Danoners with unique personalities, diverse profiles, and varied career paths
• Grow in different environments: production sites, logistics bases, research and innovation centers, or company headquarters
• Build a tailored career path suited to your personality, skills, and desires
• Learn through enriching, responsible, and educational missions 

  
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