Bioprocess R&D Internship: Enzymes & Yeast Innovation

Danisco US Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

IFF is seeking cooperative education positions for the Grain Processing Business in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will work on enzyme and yeast technologies to develop sustainable bio-based solutions, while managing independent projects and contributing to product development in a hands-on lab setting.

These co-op roles require pursuing relevant degrees and may include academic research or internships. You will collaborate across functions and present results from experiments performed at Cedar Rapids

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology.
• Academic research or industrial internship/co-op experience
• Desire to work in a multidisciplinary team and capability to work independently
• Self-starter with good organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Experience with biochemical assays and analytical techniques including HPLC
• Preferred: Understanding of enzyme kinetics and/or fermentation fundamentals

Responsibilities

• Design, execution, and interpretation of experiments to evaluate and optimize enzyme and yeast performance at lab- and/or pilot-scales.
• Hands-on laboratory work to execute, analyze, report and present experimental plans and results as well as standard assays
• Coops will manage independent projects and support ongoing product development and support efforts

Skills

Biochemical assays

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Analytical thinking

Education

Chemical Engineering

Bioprocess Engineering

Biochemistry

Chemistry

Biology

Microbiology

Tools

HPLC

Job description

IFF is seeking cooperative education positions for the Grain Processing Business in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will work on enzyme and yeast technologies to develop sustainable bio-based solutions, while managing independent projects and contributing to product development in a hands-on lab setting.

These co-op roles require pursuing relevant degrees and may include academic research or internships. You will collaborate across functions and present results from experiments performed at Cedar Rapids