R&D Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Intern
R&D Utrecht Intern Netherlands
Job Description
Join us as a Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht, starting in September 2026. In this role, you will focus on packaging regulations, with an emphasis on both sustainability and food contact materials. Your primary objective will be to scout for the latest developments and trends in these areas, analyse emerging regulatory requirements, and formalise findings to help update company policies and guidelines. You will work closely with different stakeholders within R&D such as food safety, regulatory, packaging etc., team to assess current packaging practices, identify gaps, and contribute to the creation of globally aligned and up-to-date protocols for packaging safety and sustainability. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in regulatory affairs, sustainability, and food safety, while supporting our commitment to quality and innovation in packaging.
Your key activities will be:
- Conduct a literature review on best practices for packaging guidelines to enhance sustainability and safety.
- Support the development of standardised templates, decision trees, and risk assessment tools tailored to packaging design processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company requirements and relevant certification standards for sustainable and safe packaging.
- Support the creation of training materials and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to facilitate the global rollout and adoption of the standardised digital packaging guidelines programme.
What's in it for you?
- A monthly internship allowance of €525 (full-time)
- Travel compensation if you don't have a free public transport card
- Paid holidays for each internship term
- Two weeks of remote working anywhere in Europe (EEA)
- Gain hands-on experience in harmonising packaging safety and sustainability guidelines
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that enhance sustainable and safe packaging practices across the company’s operations
- The chance to learn from Global R&D packaging sustainability and safety professionals!
Qualifications
Working at JDE Peet’s is hands-on, giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. We’re a fast-paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy, agility, and bold thinking. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow in a global team, JDE Peet’s is the place for you.
For this role as a Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Intern, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:
- Academic Program: You are enrolled in a BSc or MSc program for the entirety of the internship, preferably in Pack Technology or Sustainability/Food Safety/Toxicology or related subjects.
- Skillset: You possess strong MS Office skills and fluent proficiency in speaking and written English – Having some similar hands-on experience with food research activities is always a benefit.
- Personal traits: You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.
- Commitment: You are ready to dedicate at least 5 months to this internship, preferably from September 2026 until February 2027
- Availability: You can join the internship for 5 days per week, including three days in-office and one or two days remotely, ensuring an ideal balance between collaboration and independence
As we hope to have piqued your interest, please ensure you also meet the eligibility criteria and academic requirements:
- Your internship should be included in your study curriculum and directly contribute to your academic results.
- Your educational institution is willing to sign a collaboration agreement with JDE Peet's and when joining our Research departments, also sign an NDA agreement for internships.
- You are either an EU(EEA) student residing in the Netherlands during the internship or a Non-EU(EEA) student enrolled and living in the Netherlands during the internship.
Additional Information
Your application at JDE Peet's
If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE Peet's, apply and join us. Here's how to apply:
- Upload your resume (in English) using our LinkedIn or career site application form
- After applying, we'll reach out within three weeks to let you know what's next.
- During the application process, you'll be asked to do at least one interview at our Utrecht office.
If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact our Campus team at IHQinternships@jdecoffee.com -- We're here to help!
Our DE&I Statement
At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.
Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
Our efforts on this agenda have earned us the prestigious Catalyst Award, as well as the Fair Pay Leader Certification in 2025 thanks to an unexplained gender pay gap of 0.52%.
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JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.
Company Description
Would you like to join an internship at a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change?
Check out this internship starting September 2026 and Unleash Your Possibility at JDE Peet's!
Who we are?
We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.
JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at www.jdepeets.com.
What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?
We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet’s, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you’ll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.
Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!
Find out more at http://careers.jdepeets.com