APPRENTICESHIP - Nutrition manager apprentice - September 2026 - (H/F)

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About the job

For over 100 years, Danone has been supporting people worldwide with its 146 delicious brands. Located in over 120 countries with more than 89,000 employees across production sites, warehouses, headquarters, and R&D center, Danone continually develops iconic products. Certified as Bcorp and Happy Trainees, Danone strives to be a better company for the world, its consumers, and its employees. 

YOUR MISSIONS AT DANONE: 

This internship will take place in Paris-Saclay, at our Daniel Carasso Research & Innovation center starting from September 2026. Vanessa Coupez, Nutrition Dairy leader in R&I Nutrition & Scientific Affairs team, will guide tour through your day-to-day tasks and help you grow in your role: 

·  Conduct literature reviews and deliver clear, concise and accurate scientific summaries. 
·  Monitor existing & emerging science on nutrition topics relevant to dairy category (nutrients, ingredients, nutrient profiling etc).
·   Support science communication including newsletters, narratives, and educational materials. 
·  Develop a solid understanding of Danone’s dairy products nutritional quality to help identify opportunities for nutritional valorization and improvement. 
·  Support the development of science-based recommendation to guide innovation/renovation and short term nutrition plans. 

THE BENEFITS OF THIS APPRENTICESHIP:   

·  Up to 2 days/week of remote work
·  Full reimbursement of your public transportation pass or partial/full reimbursement of mileage expenses
·  "Vendredi je grandis" program: development every Friday afternoon covering career, soft skills, and hard skills.
·  Apprenticeship : Your compensation will depend on our salary scale based on your age and level of study.
·  Benefits: company restaurant, gym, bike parking  About you

For this position, we are looking for someone: 

 

·  Available from September 2026 for a duration of 12 months 
·  At the level of Bac+4/5 in university or engineering school, in the field of Nutrition and agri-food
·  Ability to read and work in English (scientific literature, internal communication, multi-cultural team) 
·  Willing to develop career in Nutrition & Health in the food industry 
·  Strong ability to research and critically analyze scientific publications in nutrition, food science & public health domains. 
·  Excellent communication and science‑simplification skills. 
·  Curiosity and motivation to deepen knowledge about dairy products and their nutritional profiles 
·  Autonomous, curious, and comfortable working in a cross‑functional environment (R&I, Marketing, Regulation…)  About Danone

During your apprenticeship, would you take notes or initiatives? 

90% of our interns and apprentices believe that Danone provides a work environment conducive to professional development thanks to the responsibilities, autonomy, and training offered (source: Happy Trainees). 

JOINING DANONE MEANS... 

·  Meet Danoners with unique personalities, diverse profiles, and varied career paths
·  Grow in different environments: production sites, logistics bases, research and innovation centers, or company headquarters
·  Build a tailored career path suited to your personality, skills, and desires
·  Learn through enriching, responsible, and educational missions 

  
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Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. 

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