Utrecht/Hybrid

Do you love exploring how proteins behave under different processing conditions? Are you a curious and analytical student passionate about chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular modelling? Then apply now and join us as our new Protein Functionality & Processing Internship starting February 2026!

In this internship, you will be part of the Protein Science & Processing team, within our R&D or Product Development category. Our purpose is to deepen our understanding of protein functionality and its impact on product characteristics. During this internship, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and support initiatives that combine lab-based analytics with computational modelling.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Consolidating historical data and mapping key processes and ingredients across production routes.

• Performing analytical characterization of samples (e.g., particle size, viscosity, rheology, stability) and linking results to protein composition and processing effects.

• Applying molecular modelling techniques to explore structural changes in proteins and their functional implications.

• Supporting decision-making by interpreting analytical and modelling data to improve product functionality and stability.

   

Meet your future manager!

Your manager will be Panos Petris, Sr Computational chemist. 

As a Protein Functionality Intern, scientific curiosity and precision will be second nature to you. You can work with complex datasets, perform lab-based analysis, and apply modelling techniques to uncover insights. On top of that? You’re an analytical thinker with a collaborative mindset, always eager to learn and contribute to innovative research.

Key requirements:

• Enrolled as a Master's student in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Computational Chemistry for the entire duration of the internship.
• Resident of the Netherlands with a valid BSN number. Non-EU citizens must be enrolled at a Dutch university and have a valid Dutch residency permit.
• Available to start in February for a minimum of 6 months, 4-5 days per week.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Able to work from our Utrecht office.

At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. Working together to make sure that our brands, like Hipro, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia, Nutrilon and Evian, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world. Being B Corp means to be part of a select movement of companies verified to be meeting the highest standards of social and environmental criteria and using business as a force for good. One Planet. One Health.

We offer:

• A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month (based on a full-time internship);
• Home working allowance of 2.40 euros per day;
• A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel;
• Career advice opportunities such as workshops, seminars, networking events;
• International environment with 140 different nationalities in Danone NL;
• Active Internship community with 100+ interns across the Netherlands.

In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. You can work from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk or you can work from home.

We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA. 

What's next:

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 19th November . 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 Camila Grosso, Talent Specialist via camila.grosso1@danone.com

* all applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other protected status.