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

At MicroHarvest, we value diversity and as such we do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable laws. MicroHarvest respectfully encourages people from all backgrounds and under-represented groups to apply for this position.