Internship Opportunity: Global Packaging Specifications (R&I Division)
Location: Utrecht, Netherlands (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 Months | Schedule: Temporary Full-Time
Start Date: February/March 2026 | Application Deadline: 27 October 2025
Posted: 13 October 2025
Shaping the Future of Safe and Sustainable Packaging
Danone’s Nutricia Research Centre for Specialized Nutrition, based in the Utrecht Science Park, stands at the forefront of innovation for vulnerable consumers — from infants to older adults. Within its Specialized Nutrition Research & Innovation (SN R&I) division, the organization is inviting applications for the Global Packaging Specifications Internship — a hands-on opportunity to explore the intersection of food safety, packaging technology, and regulatory excellence.
This position offers a unique experience to work in a global, cross-functional environment, ensuring the highest packaging quality standards for products that touch millions of lives.
Role Overview
The Global Packaging Specifications Intern will contribute to Danone’s commitment to safe, compliant, and sustainable packaging. The intern will assist in managing and upgrading packaging specifications to align with evolving food safety and regulatory standards.
The role involves collaboration with internal teams — including R&I, Manufacturing, Quality, and Purchasing — as well as external packaging suppliers and laboratories. Working closely with the Senior Specification Manager, Svetlana Mijnen, the intern will help maintain excellence in packaging compliance and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the specification upgrading process to reflect new functional, regulatory, and quality requirements.
- Identify and implement opportunities for improvement and complexity reduction in packaging specifications.
- Participate in food safety risk assessments related to packaging materials.
- Collaborate across multiple departments and contribute to continuous quality enhancement projects.
- Assist in communication and documentation processes within the Packaging Specifications Management Team.
Candidate Snapshot
An ideal candidate for this internship is someone who thrives in a scientific yet collaborative environment, driven by curiosity and a passion for food safety and packaging innovation.
Core Attributes:
- Strong analytical and structured thinking.
- Proactive, positive, and adaptable mindset.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Educational & Eligibility Criteria:
- Enrolled as a Bachelor’s or Master’s student throughout the internship.
- Resident of the Netherlands with a valid BSN number.
- For non-EU citizens: possession of a valid Dutch residency permit.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
- Availability: February/March 2026 start, minimum 6 months, 4–5 days per week.
- Must be able to work from the Utrecht office at least 2 days per week.
Life at Danone
At Danone, every role contributes to the mission of “bringing health through food to as many people as possible.” With iconic brands such as Nutricia, Alpro, Activia, Evian, and Nutrilon, the company is proud to be one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world — using business as a force for good.
Internship Perks:
- €650/month gross internship allowance (full-time).
- €2.40/day home working allowance.
- Public transport travel card for work-related commuting.
- Access to career development workshops, seminars, and networking events.
- Vibrant intern community of 100+ interns across the Netherlands.
- Hybrid work flexibility with People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht, and Rijswijk.
Danone embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a core value — ensuring every voice is heard and respected.
Application Process
Aspiring candidates can apply directly through Danone’s website before 27 October 2025. Applications submitted outside the portal cannot be processed due to GDPR compliance.
For more information, contact:
📧 Eugenia Bouzas, Campus Talent Manager
Email: eugenia.bouzas@danone.com
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, or disability status.
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