Internship - Bioprocesses

Would you love to develop and strengthen your technical skills by working in a state-of-the-art biotech pilot plant? Then join us and tackle development challenges and continuously push beyond what was deemed impossible. Work in an energetic, highly ambitious, and international scale-up environment designing the processes and factories of tomorrow. Let’s change the world together!

Activities you will participate in:

• Perform and support upstream (fermentation) and downstream processing activities.


• Work with pilot-scale bioreactors, upstream and downstream pilot-scale equipment and utilities.


• Support in performing, improving and developing analytical methods (colorimetric, HPLC, microbiology and enzymatic methods).


• Data analysis, visualization, and reporting of experimental results.


• Be actively involved in our ongoing product and process development & optimization projects.


• Enroll in our Pilot & Lab Organization and Excellence program.


• Participate in overall lab and pilot management activities such as lab cleaning, pilot upkeep and equipment maintenance.


• Follow the SOPs and policies in place and suggest continuous improvement actions.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, biochemical or bioprocess engineering, or related fields.


• Familiarity with bioreactor fermentations (industrial or university).


• Technical/Scientific knowledge about biotech-related analytical methods is a plus.


• Analytical and creative thinking.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural team.


• Passion about sustainability and improving our food system.


• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

What we offer:

• 6 to 12-month internship with internship allowance.


• Public transportation allowance


• Growth and development opportunities within the team and the company.


• Supportive learning environment with professional guidance.


• A multicultural and diverse environment where everyone – from interns to upper management – is free to speak their minds and invited to share their opinions and experiences

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