INTERNSHIP - Fermentation Process Development - January - (H/F)

Danone; Gif-sur-Yvette; Hybrid; EUR 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Navigo pass/TCL reimbursement

Vendredi je grandis program

Company restaurant

Gym

Bike parking

Stipend: €1,300–€1,500 gross/month

Job summary

Danone invites applications for a 6-month fermentation internship at the Global Research & Innovation Center in Gif-sur-Yvette, starting January 2027. You will conduct 2L bioreactor experiments, follow sampling protocols, and collaborate with analytical teams to translate process knowledge into actionable insights.

Benefits include up to 2 remote days per week, Navigo pass reimbursement, the Vendredi je grandis program, and a monthly gross stipend from €1,300 to €1,500, plus on-site restaurant,

Qualifications

• Willing to develop career in microbial fermentation process development.
• Ability to communicate in English & French.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyse 2L bioreactor experiments for microbial fermentation process development.
• Follow sampling, storage, processing, and analysis protocols to monitor process progress.
• Work with cross-functional teams to convert process knowledge into insights.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations documenting methods, results, and recommendations.

Skills

Microbial fermentation

Lab work

English & French

Detail oriented

Punctuality

Organization

Self-motivation

Education

Bac+5 in university or engineering school

Job description

About The Job

For over 100 years, Danone has been supporting people worldwide with its 146 delicious brands. Located in over 120 countries with more than 89,000 employees across production sites, warehouses, headquarters, and R&D center, Danone continually develops iconic products. Certified as Bcorp and Happy Trainees, Danone strives to be a better company for the world, its consumers, and its employees.

YOUR MISSIONS AT DANONE:

This internship will take place in Gif-sur-Yvette, at our Danone Global Research & Innovation Center starting from 11/01/2027. Darshan Parecha, Digital & Propagation Team manager in the team Ferments & fermentation will guide tour through your day to day tasks and help you grow in your role:

• Conduct and analyse 2L bioreactor experiments for microbial fermentation process development.
• Follow sampling, storage, processing, and analysis protocols to monitor process progress.
• Work with cross-functional teams to convert process knowledge into insights.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations documenting methods, results, and recommendations.

THE BENEFITS OF THIS INTERNSHIP:

• Up to 2 days/week of remote work
• Full reimbursement of Navigo pass/TCL subscription
• "Vendredi je grandis" program: development every Friday afternoon covering career, soft skills, and hard skills.
• INTERNSHIP : Compensation from €1,300 (Bachelor's +4 and gap year) to €1,500 (Bachelor's +5) gross/month.
• Benefits: company restaurant, gym, bike parking

About You

For this position, we are looking for someone:

• Willing to develop career in Microbial fermentation process development area.
• Ability to commnunicate in English & French is required.
• Available from January 2027 for a duration of 6 months
• At the level of Bac+5 in university or engineering school.
• Candidates should demonstrate attention to detail, punctuality, organization, self-motivation, and interest in Fermentation and Mathematics.
• Must be comfortable with laboratory work environment.
• Will work collaboratively with analytical teams and interact with various departments.

About Us

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