Bioprocess Engineer Intern (f/m/d)

Intern / Student, Full-time · München

Do you want to make a delicious difference?
As a Bioprocess Engineer Intern, you will design, optimize, and scale up precision fermentation processes for cocoa butter alternatives, while maintaining laboratory equipment and analyzing data.

Opening: 15th July 2025
A Taste of What to Expect
  • Design and optimize precision fermentations for cocoa butter alternatives in collaboration with the team
  • Operate and maintain bioreactor systems and other essential laboratory equipment
  • Conduct experiments, collect samples, and perform analytical tests to monitor and evaluate process performance
  • Analyze data to identify trends, optimize process parameters, and troubleshoot issues.
  • Support process scale-up, DSP activities, technology transfer, process validation, and develop strategies to improve efficiency and productivity
The Perfect Recipe of Skills & Experience
  • Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Bioprocess Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field 
  • A strong familiarity with bioreactor systems, fermentation processes, sample collection and analysis, and commonly used laboratory equipment in downstream processing is highly advantageous
  • Knowledge of basic principles and concepts of fermentation and/or process engineering
  • Experience with lipid extraction techniques (e.g., solvent extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, membrane separation) is an advantage
  • Basic understanding of process optimization principles and statistical analysis techniques with data analysis software (e.g., Excel, MATLAB, Python) is a plus
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow experimental protocols
NB: This internship opportunity must be linked to a mandatory internship through a university and should last 6 months.
A Sweet Package
  • Healthy, Delicious Meals: Fresh, subsidised daily lunches, along with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you energised
  • Generous Vacation Time: 2.5 days of paid holiday per month to recharge and pursue your personal passions
  • Work-Life Flexibility: Flexible working hours, and a flat-hierarchy environment where collaboration and open communication thrive
  • Team-Building Events: Strengthen connections and foster a positive team dynamic
  • Sensory Experiences: Evaluate and contribute to the flavour, colour, and aroma of both current and future recipes
  • Chocolate, Every. Single. Day: Because who wouldn't want to indulge in delicious chocolate every single day?
About us
We produce all-natural cocoa-free innovations without compromising on taste, quality, and sustainability to preserve the Earth for our children.

We are on a constant journey of discovery and driving meaningful impact. Through collaboration and shared success, we empower our team to take bold action and make a difference. Every role is designed with purpose, where together ideas flourish, opportunities expand and boundaries are pushed. Joining our team is a step toward to protecting the planet we love. 

As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, starting from evaluating all applications fairly. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.        
       

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