Innovation & Quality Coordinator Internship

Do you live for trail running or other endurance sports? Are you curious to discover the
world of the food industry while joining a creative environment? If you have a thirst for adventure and want to help build the sports nutrition of tomorrow, then Näak is for you!

Näak is a fast-growing brand that provides high-performance, sustainable nutrition designed to fuel ultra-runners and outdoor enthusiasts. We are looking for an Innovation & Quality Coordinator who is full of ideas and energy to join our NäakLab team.

Why Näak?

At Näak, we believe that success is built on individuals. Within our team, we cultivate a shared passion for endurance sports, nutrition, and sustainability. Our work environment fosters creativity and teamwork, ensuring that every team member thrives in a positive and collaborative atmosphere.

Responsibilities

50% Innovation:

• Participate in innovation projects, coordinating actions with project managers
  and managing certain projects independently.
• Produce internal prototypes, monitor documentation and the competition,
  research new ingredients, etc.

50% Quality:

• Assist in the creation of the Näak Quality Manual and its implementation.
• Provide support for operational quality missions: product life cycle analysis,
  implementation of organoleptic tests.

Skills

• Proactive, creative, and entrepreneurial person.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with technology.
• Very important to be a team player.
• Currently studying (bachelor's, master's, engineering, or equivalent) in food science, agri-food, or nutrition.
• Previous knowledge or experience in quality is an asset.
• Previous knowledge or experience in quality is an asset.
• Previous knowledge or experience in sports nutrition is an asset.
• Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken.

Details

• Start date: January/February 2026
• Duration: 5-6 months
• Full-time internship
• Work location: Montreal
• Compensation to be discussed
• Send us your resume and cover letter to jobs@naak.com