Quality Assurance Hygienist intern, this is your challenge

MCO Health BV (part of the Nestlé Group) is a leading player in the field of nutritional supplements and is active in the Netherlands with advisory brands such as Orthica and AOV. MCO is part of Swiss Nestlé Health Science. MCO’s mission is to safeguard optimal human health. Our commitment to good health means more than just offering some of the most effective nutritional products. We want to help people become as healthy as possible. We do this together with our team of 120 employees, based in Almere, all of whom share an affinity for good nutrition and/or a healthy lifestyle.

As of January 2026, we have room for a Quality Assurance Hygienist intern. Would you like to gain experience at the largest food company in the world? Then we are looking for you! 


We are looking for a:

Quality Assurance Hygienist intern

As a Quality Assurance Hygienist intern, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Support of Quality team with daily operations (routine Environment Microbiological Swabbing, Allergen swabbing, control rounds in production environments, digitization of hygiene results, etc.);
• Monitoring Results with the main Factory Hygiene Specialist and creating trends on Excel
• Initiating hygiene improvements in the factory with the HACCP team
• Assist in SOP documentation and participate in Training sessions
• As a Quality Assurance Hygienist intern, you will report to the Quality Assurance Manager and you will be part of the Quality Assurance department of Nestlé Health Science, Netherlands;
• Learning/working with the QA team in a manufacturing environment.
• Take part in Annual Food Safety Day Activities and celebrations

An internship at Nestlé lasts at least 6 months and can start as early as January 2026. In addition to working hard and learning a lot, the social side of an internship should of course not be missing! Due to the open and informal atmosphere in the office, there is always room for socializing or a coffee break. In addition, we are in the process of setting up a close-knit intern community at Nestlé Health Science Benelux.

The vacancy offers more than just a challenge:

• A full-time internship (32-40 hours per week);
• 10 vacation days (any working days will be added to this);
• An internship allowance of €800 per month based on 40 hours;
• Full travel allowance;
• A work laptop;
• Pleasant working environment, team spirit, company pride and driven colleagues.

This is what you bring to the QA Hygienist intern vacancy:

• An HBO or WO education, in the field of food technology, quality, food safety;
• You are accurate, proactive, communicative & decisive;
• You can work well together and you have a flexible attitude;
• You take initiative and can think "out of the box" to find the right solution;
• Proficiency in the Dutch and English languages.

Any questions?

Our recruiters are ready to answer your questions. Send your question to vacatures@mcohealth.nl and you will receive an answer within 3 days

Apply for the vacancy QA Hygienist intern?

You can! If you recognize yourself in this vacancy description, click on 'apply now' and upload your CV and cover letter. Only applications with a CV and motivation letter will be considered.

Respect is central to Nestlé's culture, an important part of which is room for differences. Differences in people who buy our products and in our workplace. It's important to us that everyone feels welcome and at home at Nestlé, regardless of your gender, religion, cultural background, age, disability or who you love. We are convinced that diversity leads to more creativity and innovation and helps our organization move forward. That is why we actively work on a culture and leadership that offers equal opportunities for everyone