At Planet A Foods, we want to revolutionize the food industry to protect the planet we love. We believe that creating better food ingredients, done by perfecting centuries-old fermentation technology, leads to healthier alternatives for us all and can save up to 500 Mt of CO2 per year.

Our first product? Yummy chocolate! We created the world’s first 100% cocoa-free chocolate called Nocoa. Our Nocoa tastes amazing with a solid snap and smooth melt as well as roasty notes and a subtle sweetness. In addition it is completely natural, gluten-free, vegan and made with only seven ingredients. Nocoa doesn’t only deliver on taste and naturalness. It is also kind to the planet with a breathtaking low carbon and water footprint, plus a complete mitigation of deforestation and child slavery!

On our journey to protect our Planet A, we are looking for an Analytical Chemist Intern (Mandatory Internship). In this role, you will be part of the Nocoa Research & Development Team. You will support us in the further development of our 100% cocoa-free Nocoa regarding taste, aroma and texture. Therefore, you will be integral in analyzing product samples and prototypes in our lab. Our laboratory has a GC-MS, GC-FID, Rheometer and a Texture Analyser, that will be yours to operate. Furthermore you can take part in creating samples in our technical chocolate lab. 

If you wish to, you can generate data during your internship that will be used in a master thesis that you write after your time at Planet A Foods.

Your tasks at Planet A Foods:

• Perform food science related measurements in the laboratory with eg. GC-MS, GC-FID, Texture Analyzer, Rheometer etc.

• Optimize and/or develop new analytical methods

• Assist the team in flavor optimization and perform experiments along our Nocoa process

• You are enrolled in chemistry, food science, food chemistry, biochemistry, nutrition or similar courses (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) and must complete a mandatory internship.

• You are a positive person with a passion for sustainable food and working hand in hand with other ambitious people on something meaningful.

• You have experience working in a laboratory

• You have experience working with analytical instruments (GC or LC would be preferred)

• You are self-disciplined, hands-on, proactive and ready to take ownership.

• You are in Munich or willing to relocate to Munich.

Optional:

• You have experience in data analysis

(Please note we are currently only looking for applicants that already have a work visa/permission to work in Germany, or of course, EU citizenship and we only hire interns that need to make a mandatory internship for university)

Planet A Foods is committed to pursuing our values throughout our business. 

In the realm of recruitment and hiring, this means that we are not only an Equal Opportunity Employer, but also proactive in embedding fairness and equity into an inclusive recruitment and hiring process:

• We value the knowledge, expertise, and skills that individuals bring based on their identities, life experiences, and backgrounds. We want people to bring their full selves to work and as a global company, we want to reflect the world. Our success relies on talented individuals who share our passion bringing innovation and insights that stem from their different perspectives to help us work as one team to accomplish ambitious global strategy goals. 

• Our recruitment is inclusive. We recruit top talent that reflect the diversity of the world and global marketplace we inhabit. We conduct deliberate and purposeful recruitment that brings applicants to Planet A Foods that represent a broad range of identities, life experiences, backgrounds, and skill sets.

• Our hiring process is transparent and consistent. We have high standards for ensuring a clear process is used consistently with every candidate. There are no side doors for bringing in people. We adhere to a hiring protocol that includes and recognizes differences rather than rule them out.

• We recognize that one of the dynamics of meaningful inclusion is seeing that all people can succeed in our workplace. We know representation matters and that our values are not something we simply talk about, it’s something we work toward. It’s something we do. Our values must show up in who works on the Planet A Foods team, at every level. 

Our values:

Fellowship

We share a great vision that can only be achieved as a team. We prefer enabling others to succeed instead of petting our egos.

On Discovery

We keep our eyes, hearts, and minds open, curious to explore, improve and create new realities beyond the ordinary.

Creating impact

We aim at building a better world. Science is at our hearts, and full of passion we progress on our journey.

Just do it

We rather take a lousy first step than standing still or losing ourselves in discussions. Smart words are worth nothing if they are not accompanied by smart actions.

Our hierarchy is flat and communication direct, which means that we operate and learn fast, as a team. You can expect the following:

• Competitive salary within the industry (incl. stock options)

• Flexible working hours as we believe in ownership and trust

• Learning & Development Program for all our team members

• Regular team events

• Free drinks, Lunch & snacks

• Remote work is possible, your “normal” place to work is our office/ lab (we believe in building a strong culture needs a place where we physically meet and interact) 

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We consider all applications equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We strongly encourage individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in tech to apply.