Kraft Heinz

Research and Development Intern

Kraft Heinz  •  United Arab Emirates (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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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

Kraft Heinz

About Kraft Heinz

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others.

No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Year Founded
2015
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