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Nutrition, Health Sciences & Food Research Internship

On-site in Barcelona·Part-time·Added today (last checked 26 Oct)

Nestlé

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Our summary

Salary: €883 a month
Hours: 30 hours a week
Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Part-time
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Education: University degree

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Skills

Nice to have

Data Analysis

Requirements

What we're looking for

You need to be enrolled in a degree/master throughout the whole duration of the internship (6 months).
We strongly advise you to include the degree's expected graduation date (month/year) in the CV.

Having the necessary credits to be able to carry out the curricular or extracurricular 6 months internship in our company. We only accept the candidacies of alumni who are enrolled in degrees or masters linked to official universities.
Studying Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, Biology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences or a related health/food science field.
Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Fluent in Spanish, both spoken and written (Catalan is a plus).
Interested in nutrition, health sciences, scientific research, food innovation, sensory analysis or Medical Affairs.
Analytical, organized and precise, with the ability to synthesize information and work with data or scientific/technical content.
A good communicator, able to collaborate with different teams and stakeholders.
Flexible and autonomous, able to meet deadlines while being open to giving and receiving feedback.
Comfortable using digital tools such as PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Knowledge of bibliographic databases, statistics or data analysis tools will be valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

College scholarship: 883€ per month.

The role

Enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future are at the heart of everything we do at Nestlé. This internship offers the opportunity to join specialized teams working across nutrition, health sciences, food research, consumer understanding and scientific communication.

During the internship, you will collaborate on projects linked to nutrition, clinical and scientific information, product evaluation, sensory research, data analysis, and the preparation of technical or scientific materials. You will gain exposure to areas such as NHW / Sensory Panel and Medical Affairs, learning how evidence, consumer insights and cross-functional collaboration support decision-making within a leading food and health company.

What you'll do

You will support the planning, coordination, and follow-up activities, contribute to the review and organization of information, prepare reports or presentations, and work with digital tools to analyse and communicate results. Depending on the final project assignment, activities may include sensory studies, scientific literature review, medical/scientific materials, internal trainings, project documentation and collaboration with different stakeholders.

How you'll work

The internship will start in February/March 2027 in Barcelona (Spain).

6 months, 30 hours per week.
Office based, morning schedule (9h to 16h, with 1 hour break).

Hiring process

4 steps3 interviewsa task to do

Application
CV screening
Initial interview
With a recruiter
A conversation about your interests, experience and motivation, with more detail on the role.
Interview with the People Manager
With a hiring manager
A competency interview, virtual or in person, exploring your fit with the department and the role.
Evaluation
Certified tools on cognitive abilities and learning preferences; a case study or practical test may be requested.
Final interview
With stakeholders and possibly the future team
Different stakeholders take part; you may meet the team you would work with.
Offer

The evaluation is explained to you beforehand.
Nestlé keeps you updated on your application status and gives feedback after interviews.
Interviews may be by phone, video or in person; the recruiter explains the steps.

About Nestlé

Nestlé is the world's largest food and beverage company, headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. The company operates across nearly 190 countries, offering a vast portfolio of brands ranging from baby food and coffee to petcare, confectionery, and nutrition products. With over 270,000 employees and more than 2,000 brands, Nestlé is a true global leader in the food industry, with a strong focus on nutrition, health, and wellness.

In Spain, Nestlé has a significant presence with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, operating across multiple business units including Purina PetCare, Waters, and the Iberian shared services center. The Spanish offices host a wide range of roles, from factory operations and technical maintenance to IT, finance, and HR internships, making it a relevant destination for international professionals. Nestlé's culture emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and internal mobility, and they actively recruit international talent through structured internship and youth programs, offering a multicultural environment and global career opportunities.

Industry: Food and Beverages
Founded: 1866
Employees: 100,000+
Headquarters: Vevey, Switzerland
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

Nestlé offers structured internship programs in Spain (e.g., Finance, HR, IT, Operations) that are open to international students, providing a gateway into a global company.
The company's Spanish offices in Barcelona and Madrid are part of a large global network, offering opportunities for cross-border mobility and international career paths.
Nestlé is a highly diverse employer with a strong focus on inclusion and internal mobility, making it attractive for professionals relocating to Spain.
The Spanish operations include well-known factories such as Nestlé Purina in Castellbisbal, offering technical and engineering roles.
Nestlé's global scale and brand recognition provide strong CV value for international professionals.

In their own words

About the company & team

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win.

We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people's lives that we touch every single day.

Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.

We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment.
There are real opportunities for future development and progression - this really could be a move towards the exciting professional career you've always wanted.
Through your term, you will receive developmental feedback to ensure that you are learning and understanding the importance of your contribution within the world's largest food company.
You will also build your business acumen and leadership capabilities, gaining insights on how an FMCG company works thanks to direct access to a variety of stakeholders in different businesses, functions and markets.

Additional information

Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodation you may require. Nestlé will work with you to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

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