Research and Development Intern

Job Description:

Job Description

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

Location(s)
Dubai Office

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