Research assistent internship

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Bayer’s Vegetable Quality lab in Bergschenhoek, the Netherlands, is offering a research assistant internship that preferably starts in March within a small, experienced team supporting all stages of fruit and vegetable product development across EMEA. You will learn to take charge of a project, manage cross‑functional and international communication, validate results, and contribute to a high end screening tool for rapid phenotyping while evaluating alternative techniques. The role mixes data collection with state‑of‑the‑art instruments, routine assays for ground truth data, and end‑to‑end sample logistics and data management. We seek HBO level graduates who are curious, outspoken, fluent in English and Dutch, proficient with Microsoft 365, and comfortable using the company car. Benefits include a competitive internship allowance by degree, practical experience in a market leading organization, medical care, and a collaborative team. Apply online with one document (resume and cover letter) by 5 February 2026, referencing 860573; questions to Klazien Flapper.

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Research assistent internship 

 

The Vegetable Quality lab in Bergschenhoek, The Netherlands, is responsible for analytical support of all the different stages of the product development pipelines of fruits and vegetables across EMEA, ranging from breeding and testing trials to commercial launch. Our team enables databased selections and advancement decisions for consumer relevant traits. For this we use a combination of Consumer Sensory studies and analysis of characteristics associated with appearance, taste and health benefits, using a diverse set of routine (wet chemistry) assays, as well as innovative (non-destructive) approaches.

 

The work will be conducted under supervision of a small, experienced team, and will preferably start in March.

 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will learn to take charge of a project, cross-functional and international communication, and how to validate results obtained.
• Participate in the development of a new, high-end, screening tool for rapid and efficient phenotyping of consumer relevant characteristics, while evaluating the performance of alternative techniques.
• The internship will include a combination of data collection with several state-of-the-art instruments selected for this project
• Applications of routine assays and techniques required for the ground truth (comparative) data
• All the logistics involved in sample harvest & preparation, labeling and data management.

 

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for an enthusiastic & accurate candidate who has:

• HBO level education and thinking level
• Not afraid to think outside the box and to speak up, and with a hands-on attitude required to make this project a success
• The international character of our organization requires good knowledge (verbal & written) of both English and Dutch
• Affinity with Microsoft 365 Office package is a must
• Ability to use our company car is a strong pre

 

WHAT BAYER OFFERS YOU

As a modern employer, we take care of our interns. We help them find a balance between career development opportunities and personal life planning. We offer our interns a wide range of learning opportunities, a modern working environment and a competitive compensation. Bayer interns benefit from great employment conditions, such as:

• An internship allowance of €400 per month for MBO students, €500 per month for Bachelor students and €600 per month for Master students, based on a full-time work week (38 hours per week).
• The opportunity to gain practical experience within a market-leading, international organization.
• Due to a broad scope of activities, you will get to deal with many different people and processes within Bayer Crop Science/Bayer
• Medical Care/ Bayer Consumer Health/ Bayer Pharmaceuticals.
• Gaining experience in a team of enthusiastic, professional and driven colleagues.

 

INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION? 

Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply online by sending us your resume and cover letter (one document). Do you have a question or do you want to learn more about the position? You can always contact Klazien Flapper via [email protected]

What can you expect? The application process consists an interview with the recruiter and hiring manager.

 

 

    Application Period: Until the 5th of Februari 2026 Reference Code: 860573     Division: Crop Science   Location: Netherlands : Netherlands : Bergschenhoek     Functional Area: Biological R&D   Position Grade: unknown     Employment Type: Internship  Work Time: Full-time