2026 europe research, development and application internship programme - uk (coleraine)

Research, Development & Application Internship

Start Date May/ August 2026 - 9 months minimum

Available Locations Portbury; Coleraine



Discover Your Future with Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

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Description and Responsibilities

Depending on the team you join, your responsibilities may varybut all roles include practical, hands-on experience within our R&D laboratories.

You'll support the department across a range of innovation and application projects, contributing to Kerrys mission of delivering sustainable nutrition. Youll be involved in

* Supporting the development of new products and the improvement of existing ones through bench-scale and pilot-scale trials.

* Applying scientific principles to enhance product taste, nutrition, and functionality.

* Documenting experimental outcomes to support scale-up and product transfer to manufacturing.

* Assisting with ingredient and formulation tracking to ensure consistency and readiness for trials.

* Maintaining retained samples and ensuring raw materials are within shelf-life.

* Keeping the R&D lab and equipment organized and operational.

* Recording work and time activity using tools like Salesforce RD&A Tracker.

* Attending team meetings and contributing to project goals and timelines.

* Engaging in training and development activities and building technical expertise across the centre.

1. Following Health & Safety protocols in labs, pilot plants, and operational areas.