Are you fascinated by metabolic health and eager to apply scientific research to real-world health challenges? Join Danone Research & Innovation in Utrecht and contribute to cutting-edge research that helps deepen our understanding of obesity, metabolism, and cellular health. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on laboratory experience while supporting the development of future nutritional solutions that can positively impact people's lives.

As a Metabolic Health Research Intern, you will join our Metabolic Health team within Danone Research & Innovation. The team explores the biological mechanisms that influence metabolic health and translates scientific insights into nutrition-based innovations.

During this internship, you will contribute to a research project focused on developing and optimising cellular models used to study metabolic health. Working alongside experienced scientists, you will help generate insights that support ongoing research programmes while building your expertise in cell biology and laboratory research.

You are a curious and motivated Master's student who enjoys scientific problem-solving and hands-on laboratory work. You are eager to learn, collaborate with experts and contribute to research that can help shape future nutrition and health innovations.

You bring:​

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Nutrition & Health, or a related field​
• Interest in cell biology, metabolism, or human health​
• Experience with cell culture is a plus​
• Strong analytical thinking and interest in scientific research​
• Good organisational and communication skills​
• A pro-active and hands-on mindset​

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Compulsory requirements:​

• Enrolled as a Master’s student during the whole internship period​
• Available to start in September/October 2026 for at least 6 months (5 days/week)​
• Excellent verbal and written English skills​
• Able to work on-site in Utrecht, 4-5 days per week​
• Based in the Netherlands with a valid BSN (or valid residence permit if non-EU)

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 2.45 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 31-07-2026. 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.

* 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.