CareerPlan

Research & Development Industrial Placement - Ingredient Science 2027

Leicester, United KingdomFull-time£27k2026-09-21 → 2026-10-18

Core

Undergraduate placement role in ingredient science focusing on carbohydrates, dietary fibre, phytonutrients, and micronutrients to improve food functionality and nutritional performance.

Role type

Undergraduate industrial placement (Research & Development)

Builds

Food and beverage products with improved functionality and nutritional benefits

Domain

Food Science / Nutrition / Ingredient Technology

Required skills

Laboratory experimentation, data analysis, scientific literature review, technical reporting, collaboration

Preferred skills

Statistics, Excel, model food system development

Technologies

Excel

Responsibilities

Assist with food laboratory experiments and ingredient evaluations; Plan and carry out well-controlled practical studies; Analyse and interpret experimental data; Conduct scientific literature reviews and technology scouting; Collaborate with R&D, product development, and regulatory teams

Seniority

Undergraduate placement