Description
Job Summary:
Intern will assist in bioreactor preparation, sample collection, analyses, and laboratory organization, contributing to improvement projects.
Key Highlights:
1. Opportunity to work at a pioneer company in renewable chemistry
2. Assistance in fermentation processes and microbiological analyses
3. Development of a project for sector improvement
#### **Unlock the Chemistry of Life.**TM
At Amyris, we are pioneers in using microbes to convert plant-derived sugars into high-performance molecules at scale. Our platform unlocks the sophisticated and intricate chemistry found in all living systems, enabling new product possibilities, market opportunities, and sustainability solutions. With proven scale, we are redefining what renewable chemistry can achieve.
Visit our website to learn more: https://amyris.com/
* At Amyris, we are a team of creative and innovative people. We value healthy relationships across diverse perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive culture embracing different races, ethnicities, genders, religions, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQIA\+ community.
Join our team!
**Responsibilities:**
* **1**
Assist in bench-scale bioreactor preparation;
**2**
Assist in sample collection and microbiological and physicochemical analyses;
**3**
Transcribe generated results into electronic and physical documents;
**4**
Assist in preparing materials and equipment used in processes;
**5**
Maintain laboratory and sector equipment organization and cleanliness;
**6**
Provide materials used in the fermentation process to the relevant area;
**7**
Assist in preparing and formulating culture media used in fermentation;
**8**
**9**
Assist in conducting flask-based tests;
Carry out a project proposing an improvement for the sector.
**Requirements:**
* Currently enrolled in a Technical Education program in: Chemistry, Food Science, Biochemistry, or related fields.
* Intermediate-level Microsoft Office proficiency and basic calculation skills.
* Availability for in-person internship.