Fermentation Control Intern: Optimize Bioreactors

Novonesis; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Novonesis in Morrisville, NC, is seeking a Fermentation Control Intern to join our Development and Optimization of Microbes team. You will work with Scientists to enhance fermentation performance, focusing on Bacillus and yeast production, and test new control strategies on bench and pilot systems.

This 10-week full-time internship starts May 24, 2027, and runs through July 30, 2027. Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Biochemical, Biological, or Mechanical Engineering, with a 3.0+

Qualifications

• 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.
• Sophomore standing or higher at time of application.
• Ability to arrange housing and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support enhancement of fermentation performance, productivity and robustness.
• Test and implement a new fermentation control strategy on bench and pilot systems.
• Gain experience with fermentation equipment, sensors and programming controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Independent work

Attention to detail

Mechanical equipment

Sophomore standing

Housing/transport arrangement

Fermentation tools experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree pursuit in Chemical Engineering / Biochemical Engineering / Biological Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Novonesis in Morrisville, NC, is seeking a Fermentation Control Intern to join our Development and Optimization of Microbes team. You will work with Scientists to enhance fermentation performance, focusing on Bacillus and yeast production, and test new control strategies on bench and pilot systems.

This 10-week full-time internship starts May 24, 2027, and runs through July 30, 2027. Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Biochemical, Biological, or Mechanical Engineering, with a 3.0+