Food R&D Internship - Master Thesis

pstrongProdotti Gianni /strong is a leading, family-owned company based in Milan with a strong reputation as a distributor of food ingredients. Beyond distribution, we develop custom functional blends that meet our clients' unique needs. We collaborate with major Italian players, from small businesses to large corporations, and are strengthening our market position through strategic investments in our people and a new innovation lab. /ppProdotti Gianni is a key player not only in the food sector but also in emCosmetics /em, emNutraceuticals, Pharmaceuticals /em, offering exciting career development opportunities across multiple industries. /ppbr / /ppstrongYour Role: /strong /ppAs a strongFood /strong strongRD Intern /strong, you will be part of our Food RD team and will lead, supported by our Raw Material Specialist, a scientific project aiming to improve internal knowledge about our key ingredients and their functionalities. /ppstrongProject proposal /strong: emCharacterization of the functional properties of a specific ingredient type in systematic model matrices, followed by evaluation in complex application matrices /em /pullistrongPhase I /strong – knowledge: Literature review, scientific state of the art on the topic /lilistrongPhase II /strong – Systematic characterization: Analytical evaluations of micro macro functionalities /lilistrongPhase III /strong – Application study: Testing observations in complex matrices (food products) /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongWho You Are: /strong /ppWe're looking for a passionate, rigorous and practical student with a genuine interest in food science and product development. /pulliDeep understanding of ingredient functionality and food processing /liliStrong organizational skills and attention to detail /liliExcellent problem-solving and multitasking abilities /liliProactive attitude and willingness to learn /liliGood communication and teamwork skills /liliEnglish proficiency (B2 level minimum) /liliResidence within one hour of Milan or willingness to relocate /liliAvailability to be primarily on-site at our Innovation Lab /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongPreferred Qualifications /strong /pulliOngoing Master’s Degree in Food Science Technology, Gastronomic Sciences or related disciplines /liliPrevious experience in food ingredient companies or food manufacturing environments is a plus /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongWhat We Offer: /strong /pulliA dynamic, flexible, and innovation-driven environment within one of Italy's most respected distributors /liliA collaborative culture where passion, curiosity, and impact go hand in hand with having fun at work /liliCareer development opportunities across multiple industries, including Food, Nutraceuticals, Cosmetics, and Pharmaceuticals /liliThe opportunity to contribute to the creation of a new laboratory and the growth of an ambitious company /li /ulpbr / /ppYour data will be processed in full compliance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) no. 679/2016 (General Data Protection Regulation - “GDPR”), as amended. /p