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Food Scientist Intern (f/m/d)
CompanyPlanet A Foods
LocationPlanegg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 7, 2026
About The Company
Imagine a world without chocolate. Horrifying, right? But the supply of cocoa is endangered and chocolate is as bad as meat for our planet.
We make future-proof chocolate using precision fermentation. Doing this, our chocolate is 10x more sustainable and 20% cheaper than conventional chocolate. In order to mimic the organoleptic properties of chocolate (tender, smoothly melting taste release) we are working on the flavor itself but also on replacing the cocoa butter.
55 Mio lbs of chocolate are consumed every day. By 2035 we will substitute a big chunk of it through our sustainable chocolate.
About the Role
Do you want to make a delicious difference?
Planet A Foods is for those who want to build something extraordinary with tangible purpose.We’re reinventing how the world makes food ingredients, such as chocolate, replacing scarce, unsustainable raw materials with scalable, clean, and delicious alternatives.
We are united by impact, driven by innovation, and energized by the mission of building a food system that serves both people and the planet. Working here means choosing meaningful challenges over easy wins. You’ll join an entrepreneurial, international team of scientists, engineers, operators, and industry experts who are deeply committed to creating real planetary impact.
If you are looking for shaping your career in product development while making a tangible impact on the food industry, Planet A Foods is the right place for you. As a Food Scientist Intern, you'll contribute to enhancing the overall sensory including aroma and flavor in our ChoViva and a new innovative ingredient under development, while assisting with ingredient preparation and prototype development.
Next openings:
- January 2026
- May 2027
A Taste of What to Expect
- You will support in recipe, product and/or flavor development of the current ChoViva products or a new ingredient currently under development
- Plan and carry our test productions, including raw material preparation
- Conduct food science analyses using tools such as rheometers, texture analyzers, refractometers and sensory evaluation methods
- Assist in flavor analytics using GC-MS where applicable
- Document new recipes and create product prototypes in collaboration with the Sales team
- Assist with daily operational tasks, including packing and shipping prototypes to clients
The Perfect Recipe of Skills & Experience
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or similar field
- Ideally, you have some initial experience in the food sector
- You have a passion for sustainable food and working hand in hand with other ambitious people on something meaningful
- You are enthusiastic about food science and product development and willing to learn food science related analytical methods
- You are self-disciplined, hands-on, pro-active and ready to take ownership
A Sweet Package
- Early ownership and responsibility in a fast-moving environment
- Collaborate with a passionate international team working at the edge of what's possible in food science and sustainable ingredients
- Work in a rare food-tech startups that is scaling and operating in a 24/7 4-shift production system
- A competitive compensation package and real opportunity to grow as the company scales
- Stuff that other startups do as well (2.5 days vacation days per month, tasty lunches, snacks, drinks, vouchers, gym...).
- PLUS: Chocolate. Every. Single. Day.
About us
We produce all-natural cocoa-free innovations without compromising on taste, quality, and sustainability to preserve the Earth for our children.
We are on a constant journey of discovery and driving meaningful impact. Through collaboration and shared success, we empower our team to take bold action and make a difference. Every role is designed with purpose, where together ideas flourish, opportunities expand and boundaries are pushed. Joining our team is a step toward to protecting the planet we love.
We are on a constant journey of discovery and driving meaningful impact. Through collaboration and shared success, we empower our team to take bold action and make a difference. Every role is designed with purpose, where together ideas flourish, opportunities expand and boundaries are pushed. Joining our team is a step toward to protecting the planet we love.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, starting from evaluating all applications fairly. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.
Key Skills
Food scienceProduct developmentRecipe developmentFlavor developmentRheologyTexture analysisRefractometrySensory evaluationGC-MSAnalytical methodsFood technologyNutritionLaboratory analysisPrototype development
Categories
Food & BeverageScience & ResearchEnvironmental & SustainabilityManufacturing
Benefits
Tasty lunchesSnacksDrinksVouchersGym accessChocolate
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
You will support the development of recipes, products, and flavors for innovative food ingredients while conducting food science analyses. Additionally, you will assist with daily operational tasks, including prototype preparation, documentation, and shipping.
📋Job Type
intern / student
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
75
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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