R&D Intern (Biotechnology, Copenhagen)

Job summary

An internship opportunity is available for a student or recent graduate to work on a pioreactor-based cultivation platform, focusing on gas fermentation and strain development. The role involves hands-on experimentation and collaboration with experts in metabolic engineering and fermentation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a university degree program in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemical Engineering, Biology, or a related field.
• Available for full-time work for at least six months in Copenhagen.
• Hands-on experience with microbial cultivation and fermentation.
• Practical experience with small-scale bioreactors.
• Familiarity with adaptive laboratory evolution (ALE) workflows.
• Strong data analysis skills and comfort with data processing tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the pioreactor platform for adaptive laboratory evolution and gas fermentation experiments.
• Optimize gas fermentation processes and conduct media optimization studies.
• Screen and validate engineered strains under various conditions.
• Design and execute experiments using statistical approaches.
• Document and communicate experimental data clearly.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure smooth data transfer and strain hand-off.
• Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures for operations and workflows.

Skills

• Hands-on experience with microbial cultivation and fermentation processes.
• Data analysis and processing skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field or recent graduate.

Tools

• Experience with bioreactors and data analysis tools.