The best way to predict the future is to create it yourself. Continuing to provide a fast-growing world population with healthy food in a sustainable way, that is the reason for existence of The Protein Brewery (TPB). Do you also want to contribute to solving one of the most important issues of our time? Then we are curious about you!
Who are we?
The Protein Brewery (TPB) is a young, highly innovative company focused on creative technologies to develop and produce sustainable food ingredients using classical brewing and precision fermentation technology. We are addressing the eminent global shift from animal-based food ingredients towards a sustainable, plant-based food chain. Our team in Breda currently consists of 40 people and is growing fast. The present organization is mission-driven, where the shared purpose of the organization, the teams and the individuals are aligned. Our culture can be described by our core values;
SHARING the same purpose. Working together as one team in our pursuit to reach our mission and have a positive and lasting impact on the world around us and beyond, while having fun.
DARING to do what no one did before and encouraging whoever dares to do so. Creating a stimulating environment where people feel free to innovate in a pragmatic way. Enabling us to remain agile and to move ahead speedily.
TRUSTING each other’s capacities, intentions and sense of responsibility, leading to a culture of ownership, undivided responsibility and relentless dedication.
CARING for each other and your work environment. Supporting each other, professionally and personally. Valuing each team member as the person he or she is, regardless of background, capacities or status.
Who are we looking for?
The Protein Brewery is developing completely new, highly nutritious food ingredients based on fermentation. We’re looking for an intern who is doing a Master of Science in the area of food law and/or regulatory affairs who is enthusiastic in helping us to bring our regulatory submissions to a successful outcome. Combining food safety aspects of our products with both the nutritional and functional attributes to maximize the positioning of our products and ensure they can enter new markets timely and in accordance with all safety and quality requirements. Internally you will be supervised by our Nutrition & Regulatory Affairs Director and you will work closely with our QA Manager, R&D, sales/marketing and our manufacturing colleagues. Externally you have the possibility to interact with a range of various external advisors, different international regulatory authorities and trade associations. We’re looking for somebody with an adventurous, pro-active, can-do mindset to join our team as an intern.
What is the scope on this internship?
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Help with regulatory approvals of our novel food ingredients for human consumption in different regions around the world.
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Help with organizing analyses and studies needed to obtain regulatory approval for markets we will be commercially active in, when necessary with different external parties.
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Help to make sure our ingredients, packaging & production are compliant with the relevant regulations.
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Communicate and collaborate with external Regulatory Affairs advisors with regard to ongoing approval procedures.
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Help with ad-hoc questions on labelling and nutritional claims.
What does your profile look like?
We are a good match if you are...
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A Master of Science student in the field of Food Safety, Food Technology or Nutrition & Food Law or Regulatory Affairs.
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Knowledgeable in the field of alternative proteins is a plus.
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Able to interpret scientific and clinical data, written summaries of data reports, presentations, or publications.
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Fluent (written and spoken) in English.
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Able to work independently.
What do we have to offer?
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A dynamic, enthusiastic, and rapidly growing scale-up work environment.
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Autonomy and flexibility in your work and work hours.
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Being part of a small team of professionals with a strong can-do mentality.
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An internship compensation.
Interested?
Please send your resume and motivation to vacancies@theproteinbrewery.nl
At The Protein Brewery we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We truly believe in the strength that comes with diversity in teams.