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Nutrition, Health Sciences & Food Research Internship
On-site in Barcelona·Part-time·Added 1 month ago
Overview
Job details
€883 a month
Gross, as stated in the ad.
Part-time hours
Per the ad.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Nestlé doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Barcelona
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“We only accept the candidacies of alumni who are enrolled in degrees or masters linked to official universities.” — per the ad.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
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A friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment.
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The opportunity to work on real projects linked to nutrition, health, science and food research.
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Exposure to experienced professionals and multidisciplinary teams across functions such as Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Legal, Compliance, R&D or Technical teams, depending on the project.
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Developmental feedback throughout the internship to support your learning and contribution.
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The chance to build business acumen, communication skills, analytical thinking and project management capabilities within the world's largest food company.
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A learning experience that can help you better understand future career paths in nutrition, research, sensory science, Medical Affairs or the FMCG/health industry.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- The internship will start in September 2026.
- 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.
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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.
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Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Spanish and/or Catalan is a plus.
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Interested in nutrition, health sciences, scientific research, food innovation, sensory analysis or Medical Affairs.
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Analytical, organized and precise, with the ability to synthesize information and work with data or scientific/technical content.
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A good communicator, able to collaborate with different teams and stakeholders.
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Flexible and autonomous, able to meet deadlines while being open to giving and receiving feedback.
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Comfortable using digital tools such as PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Knowledge of bibliographic databases, statistics or data analysis tools will be valued.
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.
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
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College scholarship: 883€ per month.
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6 months, 30 hours per week.
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Office based, morning schedule (9h to 16h, with 1 hour break).
Hiring process
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
- Website
- nestle.es
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.
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.
Location
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