R&D intern - Italy

<p><strong>Actual Talent&nbsp;</strong>is the talent acquisition consultancy that offers Executive Search, RPO and Talent Solutions.</p><hr><p><strong>About the client:</strong></p><p>Our client is a&nbsp;global food company, operates in over 50 countries across Europe and Africa, offering more than 30 local brands.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Job description:<br></strong>Are you a recent graduate passionate about food innovation and eager to gain hands-on experience in Research &amp; Development? We are looking for an intern to join our R&amp;D team and contribute to innovative projects in the food industry.</p><p></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>The selected candidate will support the team in research, product development and industrialization activities, contributing to national and international projects.</p><p>Main activities include:</p><ul><li><p>Developing laboratory-scale prototypes of fortified food matrices.</p></li><li><p>Supporting prototype scale-up and participating in industrial trials.</p></li><li><p>Presenting project results in internal and external forums and meetings.</p></li><li><p>Supporting project reporting activities, including budget tracking, KPI monitoring and project documentation.</p></li><li><p>Collaborating with internal and external laboratories to design and manage product shelf-life studies.</p></li><li><p>Designing and carrying out finished product stability studies.</p></li><li><p>Organizing and managing sensory evaluation and tasting sessions.</p></li><li><p>Coordinating with partner companies and research centers to ensure project milestones and timelines are met.</p></li></ul><div><div><p></p></div><div><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><p>Degree in Food Science and Technology or related fields such as Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemistry or equivalent.</p></li><li><p>Interest in food fortification and product development.</p></li><li><p>Basic knowledge of microbiology principles.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with laboratory practices and procedures, preferably gained through experimental thesis work or laboratory projects.</p></li><li><p>Availability to travel nationally and internationally (approximately 10%).</p></li><li><p>Strong initiative, curiosity and willingness to learn.</p></li><li><p>English proficiency at B1 level or above.</p></li><li><p>Fluent Italian.</p></li></ul><p>Preferred qualifications:</p><ul><li><p>Previous formulation experience in academic or industrial settings.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of food fortification concepts and applications.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li><p>A <strong>6-month extracurricular internship, </strong>with the possibility of extension.</p></li><li><p>A <strong>monthly allowance of €700 plus access to the company canteen</strong>.</p></li><li><p>A <strong>hybrid working model</strong>, with 3 days on-site and 2 days working remotely.</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to contribute to national and international research projects.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to strategic and transformational business initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Involvement in innovative, high-value-added projects.</p></li><li><p>A collaborative environment focused on professional growth and continuous learning.</p></li><li><p><span>Location: <strong>Agrate Brianza (MB), Italy</strong></span><strong><br></strong></p></li></ul></div></div>