Quality & R&D Intern (Curricular Internship)

The Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and scientifically curious University-Linked Quality & R&D Intern to join our Cascais office. This role is designed for a student who wants to dive deep into the technical side of the organic superfood industry.

You will be a key player in ensuring our products meet the highest international standards while assisting in the research and development of new Amazonian innovations. This is a hands-on internship where your work directly impacts the safety, compliance, and excellence of the ingredients we ship globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance: Assist in reviewing laboratory analysis reports (COAs) and ensuring all batches meet EU and USDA organic standards.
• Compliance Support: Help maintain and update technical documentation, product specifications, and certifications (IFS, Organic, Kosher).
• R&D Assistance: Support the development of new product formulations (e.g., powders, concentrates) and conduct research on nutritional profiles and applications.
• Traceability Tracking: Work within our ERP (Odoo) to monitor the "farm-to-fork" journey of our ingredients, ensuring full transparency.
• Sample Management: Coordinate the dispatch of technical samples to international clients and manage the internal quality library in Cascais.
• Audit Preparation: Assist the team in preparing for upcoming quality audits and sustainability reporting.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program (Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Engineering, or similar) requiring a Curricular Internship agreement with a university.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication in English and Portuguese.
• Strong analytical mindset with a high level of attention to detail (nothing gets past you).
• Proficiency in Google Workspace; familiarity with ERP systems (Odoo) or project management tools (Asana) is an advantage.
• Proactive, “can-do” attitude with a genuine passion for food safety and sustainability.
• Legal right to intern in Portugal (NIF and NISS required).
• Ability to work full-time (Mon-Fri) on-site in Cascais.

What You’ll Gain

• Direct exposure to the senior leadership in a fast-growing scale-up.
• Hands-on experience with international food safety standards (IFS) and organic regulations.
• Deep insight into the global B2B supply chain of superfoods.
• Experience working with Odoo CRM/ERP.
• A high-accountability environment where your contributions are visible and valued.
• Strong possibility of full-time employment based on performance.