Bioprocess Engineer Intern (f/m/d)

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.