Join a pioneering R&D team developing the next generation of sustainable alternative ingredients. You will assist in formulating and scaling new food products, conducting experiments on taste, texture, and shelf life. This hands-on role involves designing lab-based studies and collaborating across scientific departments to bring innovative, climate-friendly products to market starting in late 2026.
Internship — Food Scientist at well-funded foodtech startup
Are you passionate about the future of food? This 6-month internship offers a unique opportunity to join a well-funded foodtech startup in the Paris region. You'll work alongside expert scientists to develop and scale sustainable food formulations, focusing on the quality and stability of next-generation alternative ingredients. If you’re a food science student ready to trade coffee runs for real-world lab experiments, this is the role for you. Gain hands-on R&D experience and help redefine how the world approaches sustainable products.
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Location
Paris, France
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Well-funded foodtech startup
What you will do
- Design and execute laboratory experiments to evaluate the taste, texture, and stability of new food formulations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams of scientists and engineers to support the scale-up of proprietary food ingredients.
- Maintain detailed laboratory records and present data-driven findings to the wider research and development team.
Who this is a fit for
- Currently pursuing a degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level.
- Possesses practical laboratory experience with a strong interest in microbiology, complex ingredients, or food microstructure.
- Demonstrates high levels of organization and independence, with the ability to communicate effectively in an international team environment.
Why this role is remarkable
- Get hands-on experience in a high-impact lab environment, directly contributing to the development of next-generation sustainable food technologies.
- Work within a well-funded startup backed by top-tier venture capital, operating at the intersection of biotechnology and food science.
- Enjoy significant responsibility from day one, conducting experiments that shape the future of a rapidly growing global industry.
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