Research and Development Intern

To provide students with hands-on experience in food product and packaging development within a real industrial environment at Kraft Heinz.
Interns apply scientific knowledge, sensory evaluation, and packaging development while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support consumer-focused innovation.
The program connects academic learning to the journey from idea to shelf, delivering safe, high-quality food people love and trust.

WHAT YOU''LL DO:

• Coordinating processes for NPDs supporting packaging technologist on ground for Innovations, VE & ESG projects to be implemented at GCC copackers
• To responsible for the specifications & artworks of packaging materials ensuring that the specs are kept accurate and up to date
• Support CCX department in all functionality tests related to packaging NPDs
• Execute packaging technical benchmarking & functionality testing supporting CCX department
• Support sensory evaluations by preparing samples, organizing tasting sessions, and ensuring all tasters follow the correct methodology.
• Assist in setting up and coordinating product testing sessions (napping, QDA, triangle tests, consumer tastings, etc.).
• Help document tasting feedback, compile results, and update sensory databases or trackers.
• Manage samples storage and preparation for R&D.
• Contribute to the preparation of presentation slides, tasting summaries, and project reports
• Assist in organizing sensory training sessions for employees and helping screen potential tasters

WHAT YOU''LL BRING:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial Or Chemical) / Material Science
• Work Experience: 0-1 years in Packaging Development
• Language Knowledge: Proficient English

Soft Skills

• Analytical and has attention to details
• Critical thinking & Ability to Simplify
• Communication Skills

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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.