Mondelēz International RD&Q Ingredient Research Internship
Mondelēz International RD&Q Ingredient Research Internship. At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life’s moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
Research Development Quality (RD&Q) Ingredient Research Internship/ Placement Year 2022-2023
Location: Reading, United Kingdom
Job ID: R-29981
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.
As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.
Big enough to reach the top. Small enough to help you get off the ground.
Are you studying towards a Scientific Degree? Do you want a taste of the career you could have with Mondelez? Sink your teeth into one of our sweet internships.
Our Internships are 12 months long and during your placement, we’ll make you an integral part of our team and give you a real job – with real responsibilities – from day one. We hope to help you expand your horizons and encourage your personal and professional development.
We want to make sure you get the most from your time with us. That’s why once you join, we’ll work out ambitious but achievable goals for you. Then through the support of a mentor and regular reviews with your manager, we’ll help you achieve them.
Life in Research Development Quality (RDQ):
As an Intern at Mondelēz International, you will be responsible and accountable for your project(s). During the placement you will be expected to plan and execute tests of various scale (e.g. benchtop and pilot plant) as appropriate for your project, as well as to coordinate informal sensory assessment. Key deliverables would be to produce technical reports/presentations and periodically communicate your key findings to stakeholders. You will also have the opportunity to interact with the wider RDQ Community, other business functions and external suppliers. In addition to this you may also be expected to support other ongoing project activities in and outside of your immediate team. For some roles, occasional travel within the UK, or international, may be required.
We have 2 RDQI centres supporting Mondelēz International research and innovation in the UK, Bournville and Reading. This role is based in Reading.
Reading Science Centre
Reading Science Centre is the home of the Mondelez Global Science Centre and wholly owned subsidiary, Reading Scientific Services Limited (RSSL). RSSL provide external support to food, healthcare and pharmaceutical customers.
Ingredient Research (IR):
The Ingredient Research group are a global team dedicated to establishing fundamental scientific understanding and discovering technologies that will enable breakthrough competitive and sustainable advantage for our categories and overall business. Optimising the way we deliver ingredients, flavour, and texture and well-being credentials is a critical aspect to delighting and bringing joy to our consumers, and ensuring the growth of our company.
Each year we welcome interns into our Flavour and Materials Science teams within Ingredient Research, to work with our technical experts to develop technologies that enable innovation across Mondelez’s portfolio of snack products. Part of your role will be to prepare lab scale samples for sensory and analytical assessment. In the Flavour team, you will work with experts in flavour chemistry to develop your own understanding of flavour science, analysis and perception, using prototypes and model systems to demonstrate the impact of different ingredients and flavour combinations on the flavour profile of a product. In the Materials Science team, you will apply your knowledge of physics and chemistry to help develop technologies to improve the nutritional profile of our products, in line with our well-being strategy.
Candidate requirements for Mondelēz International RD&Q Ingredient Research Internship:
Studying towards a degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or other scientific discipline (e.g. Biology, Biochemistry, Food & Nutrition, Physical Sciences, Materials Science, Physics)
- Studying towards a science related degree (detailed above)
- 2:1 degree – predicted end result (or equivalent)
- Self-driven and motivated
- Naturally inquisitive and passionate about technical excellence
- Can work with a level of autonomy, as well as within a team
- Demonstrate strong analytical, communication and presentation abilities
- Pro-active, highly motivated, ready to take on new responsibilities and build strong relationships
- Experience of planning experiments or trials
- Able to travel (if required)
- Good working knowledge of MS Office
