Food Technology Intern

About the job

Company Description

At PDIC Limited, we’re revolutionizing the intersection of food and technology to drive sustainable, scalable solutions across the value chain. As a forward-thinking manufacturing consultancy with deep roots in agricultural and agro-allied sectors, we leverage data-driven insights, cutting-edge R&D, and strategic partnerships to empower stakeholders, from smallholder farmers to multinational CPG brands

Role Description (This is a paid role)

We seek a highly motivated Food Tech Intern to join our dynamic Innovation & Development team. You will be immersed in cross-functional projects, supporting the ideation, prototyping, and implementation of novel food-technology solutions that address real-world challenges. This is a unique opportunity to gain end-to-end exposure from market research and product design to pilot testing and performance analytics while honing your strategic, technical, and stakeholder-management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Market & Technology Research: Conduct comprehensive competitive analyses and trend-scouting to identify high-potential food-tech innovations.

Prototype Development: Collaborate with R&D specialists to design and build minimum viable prototypes (MVPs) for food processing, preservation, or packaging solutions.

Data Analytics & Reporting: Aggregate and analyze pilot data, generating actionable insights to optimize product performance and scale-up strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with suppliers, lab partners, and end-users to gather feedback and refine solution roadmaps—ensuring alignment with regulatory and quality standards.

Innovation Workshops: Co-facilitate ideation sessions and hackathons, leveraging design thinking methodologies to fuel creativity and solution iteration.

What We’re Looking For

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Food Science, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.

Demonstrated passion for food-tech, sustainability, and process innovation.

Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in MS Excel and basic familiarity with data-visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts into concise presentations.

Proactive, collaborative team player who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguity-driven environments.

Prior lab or pilot-plant experience is a plus.

What You’ll Gain

Hands-On Exposure: Work alongside seasoned food-tech professionals on live projects that will impact the Nigerian agri-food ecosystem.

Professional Mentorship: Regular coaching sessions with our Innovation Director and cross-disciplinary experts.

Skill Acceleration: In-house workshops on design thinking, project management, and commercialization strategies.

Network Expansion: Build your professional network through industry events, webinars, and partner site visits.

Certificate of Completion: Formal recognition of your contributions and mastery of core food-tech competencies.

Industries:Business Supplies & Equipment

Function: Others