Research, Development & Application Internship at Kerry Italy
The Kerry Research Internship 2026 under the Europe Research, Development and Application Internship Programme offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in real-world R&D projects. Based in Mozzo, Italy, this food science internship allows interns to work closely with industry experts while contributing to innovative and sustainable nutrition solutions at Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition.
Job Details:
- Job Role: Research, Development & Application Intern
- Location: Mozzo, Italy
- Start Date: March/April 2026
- Duration: Minimum 6 months
- Category: Research and Development
- Job ID: 61950
- Employment Type: Student / Intern
About Kerry:
Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition company serving the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, Kerry partners with customers globally to deliver healthier and more sustainable products. A career with Kerry provides exposure to a truly global environment and the opportunity to shape the future of food and nutrition. Explore more research internship offers.
Educational Requirements:
- Currently studying Food Science, Food Technology, or related scientific disciplines
- Students enrolled in bachelor’s or master’s degree programs are eligible
Key Responsibilities of Research Internship:
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Support innovation and application projects within R&D laboratories
- Assist in bench-scale and pilot-scale product development trials
- Apply scientific principles to improve taste, nutrition, and functionality
- Document experimental data for scale-up and manufacturing transfer
- Maintain raw materials, retained samples, and formulation records
- Ensure R&D lab equipment is organized and operational
- Record work activities using Salesforce RD&A Tracker
- Follow Health & Safety guidelines in labs and pilot plants
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Participate in team meetings, training, and development activities
Skills Required for Research Internship:
- Strong interest in research internship and product development
- Fluency in English and Italian
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Good organisational and time management skills
Benefits of the Research Internship:
- Hands-on industry experience in a global R&D environment
- Exposure to real innovation and application projects
- Competitive internship salary
- Networking opportunities with other interns across Europe
- Early access to Kerry Graduate Programme opportunities
- Strong foundation for a career in food science and technology
