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Internship as Hygiene Assistant

CompanyHenkel group
LocationFerentino
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Hygiene Assistant will support the team in process standardization, HACCP implementation, and the verification of cleaning and disinfection procedures. They will also be responsible for data analysis, KPI reporting, and assisting in root-cause analysis and corrective action planning.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
41665
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace. Our company purpose expresses what unites us all at Henkel: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We are a diverse team of about 47,000 colleagues worldwide, striving to enrich and improve life every day through our products, services, and solutions. Our Purpose is built from our roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. Our shared values and Leadership Commitments guide our decisions and actions every day. Imprint: http://www.henkel.com/imprint Data Privacy: https://www.henkel.com/data-protection-statement-social-media
About the Role

About this Position

What you´ll do

  • Support the Hygiene team in activities related to process standardization, monitoring and continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to the implementation of the HACCP system and its documentation.
  • Support the validation and verification of Cleaning & Disinfection (C&D) procedures through data analysis and evaluation of microbiological trends.
  • Collect, organize and interpret hygiene‑related data (ATP results, microbiological analyses, deviations, audit findings) and prepare weekly and monthly KPI reports.
  • Update dashboards and monitoring tools to track hygiene performance and support the refinement of performance indicators.
  • Assist in root‑cause analysis activities and in the definition of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Participate in internal audits, hygiene walkthroughs and compliance assessments.
  • Support the drafting, revision and optimization of procedures, SOPs, hygiene plans and work instructions.

What makes you a good fit

  • Recent Master’s graduate or current Master’s student in Food Science and Technology, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering or similar fields relevant to hygiene and food safety.
  • Knowledge of hygiene principles, hygienic design, HACCP methodology, microbiology fundamentals and Cleaning & Disinfection processes.
  • Analytical mindset with interest in data interpretation, trend evaluation and process improvement.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Intermediate to upper‑intermediate English level
  • Good knowledge of MS Office package.

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Free Canteen
  • Product box, twice a month
  • Special discount at “Corporate Benefits”

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.


Key Skills
HACCPFood scienceMicrobiologyData analysisProcess standardizationCleaning and disinfectionSOP developmentRoot-cause analysisCAPACompliance assessmentMS OfficeHygiene designTrend evaluationCommunication skills
Categories
Food & BeverageScience & ResearchEngineeringManufacturingData & Analytics
Benefits
Flexible work schemeHybrid work modelFree canteenProduct boxCorporate benefits discount