In this great 12-months' internship in our location in Geesthacht (near Hamburg), you will help to develop natural colouring solutions for beverage applications, and work together with our global innovation teams. In addition, you will conduct a study to understand the key factors that affect colour stability.

What you will do:

• This is all about hands-on bench work: conduct natural colour stability tests in different beverage applications 
• You will also have a research focus: gain knowledge about about ingredient interactions, complemented by analytical evaluation of natural colorings and formulation systems
• You will support product development of natural colouring solutions with superior stability
• Regular project status documentation, evaluation and presentations with in- and external stakeholders

What you will bring:

• Knowledge equivalent to a BSc in Food Sciences or Chemistry
• A passion to work independently on scientific research topics
• Prior experience in the food industry is beneficial but not mandatory
• This is an international job, so we need you to be fluent in English. Additional French skills are beneficial

What you will get:

• Work in cross-functional teams and gain insights into the B2B market and food industry
• Learn to prepare and present complex scientific content to technical stakeholders
• Project management skills
• A team that will help you be successful in this internship
• You will be onsite, 5 days per week, in Geesthacht - near Hamburg

About Sensient Colors: 

Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.