Are you looking for an exciting internship opportunity in a state-of-the-art research & development team and want to contribute to discovering and developing new enzymatic processes that will improve the health of both consumers and planet? Then come join us now as our Enzyme Technology Intern starting September 2025 in our Utrecht Research Centre! 

You will be part of the Enzyme & Biotech team, contributing to projects aimed at developing the next generation of techno- and bio-functional ingredients that contribute to the innovation pipeline of Danone. Under the supervision of an Enzyme Technology scientist, you will support investigate how enzymes can improve the techno and sensory functionality of proteins and how to apply them in product applications across the Danone business categories. You will have the opportunity to co-build and conduct an innovative research project and apply your discoveries in lab- and pilot-scale product prototypes.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement a structured research plan using a Design of Experiments (DoE) approach.
• Conduct fundamental research and application testing on protein-modifying enzymes.
• Execute laboratory and pilot-scale trials to evaluate enzyme performance both at a mechanistic level and in real-world product applications.
• Analyze experimental data, draw meaningful conclusions, and communicate findings to relevant project stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary, international team, engaging with experts across various domains.

Learn new methodologies and get familiar with corporate way of working by providing hands-on support for ongoing projects, as needed

Meet your future manager! Your manager will be Erik-Jan Gladbeek, Enzyme Technology Scientist

You are currently a student pursuing a Masters degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Food Biotechnology, or a related field. You have practical laboratory experience and a good theoretical understanding of proteins, enzymes, and bioprocessing. You are highly motivated, enthusiastic, and up for a challenge. You have good communication skills and can work both independently and in a team. You are proactive, can adapt quickly, and are not afraid of taking initiatives and bringing your own creative and innovative ideas to the team.

There are also some compulsory requirements:

• Enrolled as a Masters student during the whole internship period;

• You are a resident of the Netherlands and hold a valid BSN number (if you are a non-EU citizen, you need to have a valid Dutch residency permit);

• Ideally available to start in September for a minimum of 6 months, 5 days per week;

• You are fluent in English - spoken and written;
• You are able to work from our Utrecht office, at least 4-5 days per week.

About Us

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

In addition to gaining invaluable hands-on experience at a large multinational organization, 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;
• Hybrid working environment allowing for desired flexibility;
• 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.

What’s Next

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 01/06/2025. 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 Karolina Gajda (Campus Recruitment Intern) via Karolina.gajda@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