Biochemistry Internship at Mondelēz UK
Looking to launch your career with a global science-driven brand? This Biochemistry Internship in the UK with Mondelēz International Careers offers a premium internship opportunity for life science graduates to gain hands-on experience in research, product innovation, and food science. Based in Birmingham, this Internship in UK places you at the heart of R&D innovation for some of the world’s most iconic snack brands.
About Mondelēz International
Mondelēz International is on a mission to lead the future of snacking by creating products that consumers love. The organization is committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers, offering early-career talent the opportunity to grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Mondelēz combines global scale with a supportive culture that encourages individuality, curiosity, and collaboration.
Internship Details:
- Internship Title: Research & Development Product Internship / Placement Year 2026–2027
- Company: Mondelēz International
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Job Requisition ID: R-159538
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Duration: 12 months (some flexibility available)
- Application Deadline: 28 February 2026
- Starting Salary: £23,000
Life in Research & Development (R&D)
As an R&D intern at Mondelēz International, the individual will take ownership of real projects from day one and contribute to innovation with the consumer at the heart of every decision. Responsibilities may include producing technical reports and presentations, sharing insights with stakeholders, and collaborating across the wider RDQ community, business functions, and external suppliers. In some cases, occasional international travel may be required.
About the Role
This internship provides hands-on experience in food innovation, allowing the intern to work alongside experienced food scientists and product developers. The role offers exposure to the full product development lifecycle, supporting innovation, product quality, productivity, and sustainability across global and regional teams.
Within the Productivity Team, the intern will contribute to researching next-generation technologies, including new ingredients and processes, to drive cost optimization and efficiency across Mondelēz’s three core product categories. The role involves building pipelines and identifying opportunities to apply solutions globally.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new and existing chocolate products for Mondelēz’s leading brands
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Consumer Science & Insights, Procurement, Manufacturing, Ingredient Research, and Technical Experts
- Gain hands-on product development experience from concept and design through kitchen, pilot plant, and factory trials
- Study ingredient functionality and interactions to identify opportunities for optimization and sustainability
- Apply scientific methods and technical rigor to solve complex research challenges
- Conduct hypothesis-driven experimentation, interpret results, and provide future product recommendations
- Create or update specifications and prepare technical reports and presentations
- Submit samples for analysis, organize sample shipments, and conduct shelf-life testing
- Communicate findings clearly to project stakeholders
Candidate Requirements for Biochemistry Internship
Education
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, or another scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry)
- Predicted degree classification of 2:1 or equivalent
Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to apply scientific approaches to new challenges with structured thinking
- Proactive, highly motivated, and comfortable working autonomously
- Agile, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and respond constructively to feedback
- Collaborative mindset, comfortable working with project managers, marketers, scientists, engineers, and suppliers
- Creative and curious, with a willingness to explore ideas and challenge conventional thinking
Desirable
- Passion and curiosity for food, food trends, nutrition, wellbeing, and food production
What the Intern Will Gain?
- Comprehensive onboarding and training with mentoring and buddy support
- Hands-on experience in product development within a global R&D organization
- Technical skills in food formulation, processing, and analysis
- Networking opportunities with experienced scientists and engineers in a diverse, multicultural environment
- Direct contribution to innovative and exciting new products
Additional Benefits of Biochemistry Internship
- Access to a discounted staff shop
- Discounted on-site gym membership
- Online GP services
