Sensory & Innovation Intern
Pubblicato il 22-09-2026 - Altro in Torino
Hi
We are the Lavazza HR Talent Acquisition Team, and we're looking for a Sensory & Innovation Intern to join our Innovation Center in Turin.
You will become part of our Sensory & Shelf Life Team within the R&D; Department, where you'll support sensory analysis activities, manage tasting sessions, prepare samples, and process data — all contributing to a deeper understanding of coffee from a sensory and innovation perspective.
Your Day-to-day Activities
Carry out bibliographic research
Support the creation of analytical and experimental plans
Assist in practical tasting activities and sample preparation
Support internal assessor training and sample analysis
Collect, organize, and process data to contribute to report drafting
Collaborate with the Sensory Manager and team in the daily management of tasting panels
Who We're Looking For
You're available for a six-month internship with full-time commitment. Starting date: October 2026
You hold a Degree in Food Science / Food Technology
You' re fluent in Italian and English
You've probably had an international experience – language course or exchange programme? Way to go!
You're passionate about sensory analysis and eager to learn through hands‐on experience
You have strong communication skills and enjoy working in an extended international team
You're creative, proactive,
and confident with Excel and PowerPoint In Return We Offer
Internship allowance
Flexible way of working
Free Company Canteen
Access to our corporate gym A dynamic work experience in an international context
Free coffee (of course!)
What next?
Our Talent Acquisition Team will assess your application and if you have what we're looking for, you'll be contacted for an initial interview
If you make it to the short list, you'll be interviewed by your future Manager!
In some cases, you may be required to show us your skills via technical challenge.
Who We Are
Our Group was founded in Turin in 1895, has been owned by the Lavazza family for four generations. As one of the world's most important coffee roasters, we operate in more than 140 countries through our brands, subsidiaries and distributors, with a total of over 5,500 employees.
Every day we operate in all sectors of the coffee industry, offering our products through every channel and positioning our brands as a high-quality blend.
We are a community of single origins united into a perfect blend, humans enriching one another through our mutual diversity.
Awakening a better world every morning: the commitment we make every single day.
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