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Intern R&D (m/f/d)

CompanySolenis
LocationMannheim
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
You will be involved in the development of new Diversey products and concepts within the R&D Food & Beverage department. You will work on defined research topics and questions while gaining insight into the processes of an international company.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
7191
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of ~23000 professionals in 160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.
About the Role

At Diversey, the focus is on people - whether as employees or customers. We pride ourselves on being a diverse and global company that nurtures individual talent while strengthening team spirit. As one of only two global players in our market, we operate in over 80 countries with 8900 employees and serve around 85,000 customers. Diversey combines chemicals, machines and sustainability programs in an efficient overall concept based on the conviction that cleaning and hygiene are essential for a healthy life.

We are leaders in our industry and support our partners in a variety of sectors with customized and innovative hygiene and cleaning solutions in the following industries: Hotel and catering, the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, retail, healthcare or commercial cleaning. We are part of Solenis.

We are hiring

Students for practical phases of a bachelor's or master's thesis or internship (f/m/d)

at our location in Mannheim/Germany in the department of R&D Food & Beverage

The R & D department of our Food & Beverage division deals with issues relating to hygiene, cleaning and disinfection in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic Industry. We develop new products and concepts that help our customers to safely and efficiently manufacture their products.

The Mannheim site offers modernly equipped laboratories and a team of chemists, chemical engineers and laboratory technicians. As part of our research and development projects we offer interested students to work on defined topics and questions. You will be involved in the development of new Diversey products and concepts and can gain valuable insight into the processes of an international company. During your work you are properly supervised and instructed.

We are constantly looking for motivated and interested students having good scientific background, preferably with educational emphasis in chemistry, chemical engineering, microbiology or food technology, who are interested in working and cooperating with us.

Please note that we can only offer this job if your practical phase or internship is a mandatory requirement according to your study/course regulations.

We are looking forward to receiving your application documents and your intended period of employment.

Key Skills
ChemistryChemical engineeringMicrobiologyFood technologyLaboratory techniquesResearch and developmentHygiene solutionsDisinfectionProduct developmentData analysisScientific documentationQuality control
Categories
Science & ResearchFood & BeverageManufacturingEngineering
Benefits
Competitive compensationMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k) planProfessional growth and development opportunities