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Product Innovation and Development Internship

On-site in Vilalba·Added yesterday (last checked 21 Oct)

Entrepinares

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Vilalba
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

What are we looking for? Students or recent graduates in:

- Degree in Food Science and Technology.

- University Master's in Food Development and Innovation.

- Degree in Biochemistry.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We offer an opportunity to acquire a practical vision of work in Innovation and R&D within the food industry, participating in real projects and applying the knowledge acquired during your training.

Long-term internship through FEUGA (initial 6 months)

The role

You will join the Innovation team, providing support to the R&D area and participating in different phases of the development and monitoring of new products:

What you'll do

- You will collaborate in the organization and operation of the pilot plant.

- You will participate in product development trials and tests, both at laboratory scale and in the pilot plant.

- You will provide support in the collection, preparation, and shipment of samples to laboratories and external customers.

- You will perform the recording and monitoring of laboratory, pilot plant, and industrial trials.

- You will collaborate in the reception, registration, and inventory control of samples and applications for the Innovation area.

- You will participate in stability and shelf-life studies, performing the monitoring of physicochemical, organoleptic, and microbiological analyses.

- You will perform bibliographic searches of studies and scientific publications, as well as market studies, to support the resolution of challenges and needs related to industrial processes.

About Entrepinares

Entrepinares is a Spanish dairy company based in Valladolid, specializing in the production of cheese and other dairy products. Founded in 1973, it has grown into one of the leading cheese manufacturers in Spain, with a strong presence in both domestic and international markets. The company operates its own production facilities and is known for its traditional and innovative cheese varieties, including its famous cured cheeses.

Entrepinares has its headquarters and main production site in Valladolid, in the Castilla y León region, which is central to Spain's dairy industry. The company offers opportunities for professionals in food production, quality control, and logistics. For international hires, the company provides a chance to work in a traditional yet modernizing Spanish food company, with roles that may require Spanish language skills. Its location in Valladolid offers a more affordable and authentic Spanish living experience compared to Madrid or Barcelona.

Industry: Food
Founded: 1973
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Valladolid, Spain
In Spain: Valladolid
Website: entrepinares.es

Good to know if you are moving

Entrepinares is headquartered in Valladolid, a mid-sized city in Spain with a lower cost of living compared to Madrid or Barcelona.
The company is a major player in the Spanish cheese industry, offering stable employment in the food sector.
International hires may need to speak Spanish, as the company's operations are primarily in Spain.
Valladolid is well-connected by high-speed rail (AVE) to Madrid, making it easy to travel to the capital.
The company offers opportunities in production, quality, and logistics, which are essential to its dairy operations.

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