Bioprocess Internship: Fermentation, Analytics & Scale-Up

MicroHarvest GmbH; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 8,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Public transportation allowance

Growth opportunities

Professional guidance

Multicultural environment

Job summary

MicroHarvest GmbH in Portugal is offering a 6 to 12-month internship in a state-of-the-art biotech pilot plant. You will participate in fermentation and downstream processing, work with pilot-scale equipment, and help develop analytical methods.

You will analyze data, report results, and contribute to product and process development while enrolling in our Pilot & Lab Organization program. The role values collaboration in a multicultural environment, a passion for sustainability, and fluent

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Biotech/biochemistry/chemistry/bioprocess engineering degree in progress

Tools

Bioreactor fermentations

Analytical methods (colorimetric, HPLC, microbiology, enzymatic)

Job description

MicroHarvest GmbH in Portugal is offering a 6 to 12-month internship in a state-of-the-art biotech pilot plant. You will participate in fermentation and downstream processing, work with pilot-scale equipment, and help develop analytical methods.

You will analyze data, report results, and contribute to product and process development while enrolling in our Pilot & Lab Organization program. The role values collaboration in a multicultural environment, a passion for sustainability, and fluent