Fermentation Control Intern

Novonesis; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Fermentation Control Intern to work with our Fermentation and Recovery Development team on the development, scale-up, and optimization of microbial processes. You will gain hands-on experience with fermentation equipment, sensors, and control strategies while collaborating with scientists and engineers.

The role focuses on implementing a new control strategy for Bacillus and yeast production and offers exposure to cutting-edge data and digitalization tools in a real

Qualifications

• GPA minimum 3.0
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in fermentation, process equipment, sensors, and programming controls
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in basic mechanical equipment
• Sophomore standing or higher at time of application
• Ability to arrange housing and transportation
• Hands-on or classroom experience with advanced fermentation tools is a bonus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Support enhancement of fermentation performance, productivity, and process robustness
• Implement and test a new fermentation control strategy on bench and pilot systems
• Collaborate with Scientists and Research Associates across cross-functional teams

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Independent work

Attention to detail

Mechanical equipment basics

Education

Chemical Engineering / Biochemical Engineering / Biological Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline

Sophomore standing or higher

Job description

Interested in a career that matters? At Novonesis, we are pushing the boundaries of fermentation technology by developing next-generation control strategies that enable higher productivity, increased robustness, and improved sustainability. As a Fermentation Control intern, you will join our Fermentation and Recovery Development team in our Development and Optimization of Microbes organization that is responsible for the development, scale-up, and optimization of microbe products, processes, and technologies. Our teams are composed of scientists and researchers with diverse backgrounds that use a wide array of lab-, pilot-, and production-scale equipment, plus advanced data and digitalization tools, to develop and launch new products. We also collaborate with colleagues globally to take advantage of our combined knowledge in industrial microbiology.

Interested in a career that matters? At Novonesis, we are pushing the boundaries of fermentation technology by developing next-generation control strategies that enable higher productivity, increased robustness, and improved sustainability. As a Fermentation Control intern, you will join our Fermentation and Recovery Development team in our Development and Optimization of Microbes organization that is responsible for the development, scale-up, and optimization of microbe products, processes, and technologies. Our teams are composed of scientists and researchers with diverse backgrounds that use a wide array of lab-, pilot-, and production-scale equipment, plus advanced data and digitalization tools, to develop and launch new products. We also collaborate with colleagues globally to take advantage of our combined knowledge in industrial microbiology.

About The Role

As a Fermentation Control Intern, you will work alongside Scientists and Research Associates to enhance fermentation performance, productivity, and process robustness, with a particular focus on Bacillus and yeast production processes. Specifically, you will implement and test a new fermentation control strategy on our bench and pilot fermentation systems while gaining experience with fermentation equipment and utilities, sensors, and programming strategies.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

We are looking for students who are currently pursuing a undergraduate or graduate degree in:

• Chemical Engineering
• Biochemical Engineering
• Biological Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Or a related technical discipline

Required Qualifications And Competencies

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in fermentation, process equipment, sensors, and programming controls
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in basic mechanical equipment
• Sophomore standing or higher at the time of application
• Ability to arrange your own housing and transportation
• Any hands-on or classroom experience with advanced fermentation tools is a welcome bonus, but not required

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

• Full-time internship assignment lasting approximately 10 weeks
• Located on-site in Morrisville, NC
• Exposure to Research and Development, analytical equipment, fermentation equipment and controls
• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) when in the laboratory
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams in the areas of microbial physiology, advanced process control, data science and AI

Compensation

Expected salary: $23/hr

Relevant Information

Program Dates: May 24th, 2027, to July 30th, 2027

Position Type: Temporary position payrolled through a third-party provider

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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