Are you curious about how protein and amino acid requirements are developed, debated, and translated from scientific evidence into real world nutrition standards and products? Are you comfortable synthesizing complex information into concise written outputs? Do you enjoy working in a structured and independent way, while collaborating effectively in a team?

This internship offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of nutrition science, expert consensus, and innovation strategy. You will contribute to a scientific project focused on establishing science-based protein and amino acid standards that guide product formulation and inform research priorities.

Then apply now and join us as our new Research Internship in Protein and Amino Acid Requirements in our Utrecht office starting June 2026!

In this role, you will work closely with scientists across the Nutritional Physiology Department to:

• Conduct a targeted literature review on protein and amino acid requirements and reference patterns.
• Compare and synthesize guidance from different scientific and regulatory bodies.
• Translate scientific findings into clear summaries for internal stakeholders.
• Support preparation and documentation for expert discussions, including background materials and synthesis of feedback.

This is a desk-based, analytical role with strong exposure to scientific standard setting and expert engagement in a global nutrition company.

Meet your future manager!

Your manager will be Kelly Mulder [kelly.mulder@danone.com].

As an intern, you will be involved in evaluating existing protein and amino acid requirements, identifying key knowledge gaps, and supporting the development of expert endorsed guidance. You will gain hands on experience with literature synthesis, gap analysis, and the process of building scientific consensus among leading experts in the field. 

Key requirements:

• Enrolled as a Master's student enrolled in Nutrition, Dietetics, physiology, or a related field, for the entire duration of the internship.
• Resident of the Netherlands with a valid BSN number. Non-EU citizens must have a valid Dutch residency permit.
• For non-EU citizens, your university must sign a three-party agreement with Danone.
• Available to start in June for a minimum of 6 months, 5 days per week.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Able to work from our Danone Nutricia Research, Utrecht office at least 2 days per week.

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 15th of June. 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 Celia de Lope, Campus Recruitment Intern via celia.de-lope-tudanca@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.