R&D Sensory Analytics & R Development Intern

Full-time

We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart. JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets:
Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at  .

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet’s, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you’ll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.

Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!

Join us as R&D Sensory Analytics & R Development Intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht, starting in March 2027
. In this internship, you will work at the intersection of sensory science, statistics and programming, collaborating with both the Sensory & Consumer Science team and Science & Modelling experts.

You will support the Sensory & Consumer Science team by renovating and enhancing a portfolio of R applications used for sensory data analysis. You will work with real sensory and consumer datasets while developing applications that are actively used by sensory scientists in R&D. You will have the opportunity to apply statistical concepts in practice, gain experience in analytical tool development, and contribute to digital solutions that support sensory research and product innovation.

Your key activities will be:

• Improve and maintain existing R/Shiny applications used by sensory scientist globally
• Develop new analytical features based on scientists needs
• Develop automated reports and visualizations
• Build user-friendly interfaces for complex statistical analysis
• Test & validate the analytical tools
• Discover and contribute to the day to day of Sensory and Consumer Science teams at JDE Peet’s

This is a unique opportunity to combine sensory science, statistics and coding in a collaborative R&D environment and to work on projects with real business impact.

Supported by a commendable 4.5 Glassdoor rating and 94% intern recommendation score, we pledge to provide you with a unique learning journey as part of our R&D Strategy & Excellence Team, where you'll gain valuable insights into the entire R&D process, in particular how JDE Peet’s uses sensory and consumer science to place the consumer at the heart of product development

What's in it for you?

• A monthly internship allowance of €525 (full-time)
• Travel compensation if you don't have a free public transport card
• Paid holidays for each internship term
• The chance to learn from the best Sensory & Consumer Science professionals out there!

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want you!

Here's what we're looking for:

• Academic Program: You are enrolled in a BSc or MSc program for the entirety of the internship, preferably in Data Science or Food Science or Sensory Science with a background in statistics. You are enrolled in a BSc or MSc program for the entirety of the internship, preferably in Statistics, Data Science or in Sensory Science with a background in statistics.
• Skillset:
• Good understanding in statistics and data analysis,
• Experience in programming…