Would you love to contribute to meaningful research and gain hands-on experience in an innovative environment? Do you have a strong statistical background and an interest in medical nutrition? Then apply now and join us as our new Biostatistics Intern at our Danone Research & Innovation Center in Utrecht, starting October 2024!

At Danone Nutricia Research, we are dedicated to pioneering nutritional research and innovation. Our mission is to advance health through food, and our Biostatistics team is integral to this goal. We analyze and refine our research methodologies to ensure the highest standards in our studies, diving impactful results that shape the future of nutrition. We are excited to offer an internship opportunity within our Biostatistics team. This role is ideal for a passionate individual eager to contribute to meaningful research and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. As an intern, you will play a key role in reviewing and analyzing historical longitudinal studies, identifying areas for improvement, and proposing innovative solutions to enhance our research processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct a comprehensive review of historical longitudinal studies conducted by Danone Nutricia Research, as well as relevant external publications;
• Analyze study methodologies, identify pitfalls and potential improvements;
• Collaborate with team members to develop and propose innovative solutions for future studies with longitudinal data;
• Document the findings and present recommendations to the Biometrics team, contributing to our continuous efforts to improve our research methodology.

As a Biostatistics intern, statistical analysis will be second nature to you. You can review the literature, the methodology, and analyze the data. Besides, you have a keen eye for identifying areas of improvement. On top of that? You’re a friendly, approachable team player with excellent communication skills, who’s always looking for opportunities to learn and develop.

There are some compulsory requirements:

• You are experienced with statistical analysis tools such as SAS and R
• Enrolled as a Master’s student during the whole internship period (if you are a non-EU citizen, you need to be enrolled at a Dutch university);
• Ideally available to start in October for a minimum of 6 months, 4-5 days per week;
• You are fluent in English – both oral and written;

• You are able to work from our Utrecht office (at least) 2 times per week;
• Please note that you are required to relocate to the Netherlands (if abroad) and you have/get a Dutch social security number (BSN) for this internship.

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.

We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.*

We Offer

As a Biostatistics intern, you will work in a team consisting of statistical programmers and (senior) statisticians, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research. And the best part? You’ll be supported from beginning to end by your supervisor, and you will have the chance to work alongside clinical researchers in the field. Together, we’ll build a healthier world.

We offer a gross monthly internship allowance of 650 euros per month and a home working allowance/contribution towards travel. Please do keep in mind that we do not offer relocation and/or accommodation benefits for students coming from abroad.

* Please be aware that you must acquire a BSN number to receive the full internship allowance.

In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. Across our 3 office hubs in Hoofddorp, Rijswijk and Utrecht this helps us create better opportunities for connection & synergies across our entities, teams, functions and categories.

What’s Next

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 22^nd September. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

Need more information? Please contact Juco Szanto (Campus Recruitment Intern) via juco.szanto@danone.com

* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status