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****.**