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Location & Commitment
Primary location: Netherlands
Work mode: On-site / Hybrid (depending on project phase)
Duration: 6–7 months
Start date: Rolling basis
Eligibility: Mandatory internship required by university program
Role and Responsibilities
Downstream Process Development
Optimise downstream recovery and purification processes at pilot scale.
Set up and execute protocols to investigate and improve downstream process efficiency and robustness.
Pilot-Scale Operations
Support weekly downstream production operations.
Assist with process execution, monitoring, and troubleshooting during pilot runs.
Analytics & Documentation
Develop and routinely perform analytical methods related to downstream performance.
Maintain clear experimental documentation and contribute to internal process reports.
Qualifications and Experience
We’re looking for candidates who:
- Are currently pursuing an M.Sc. (or equivalent) in food technology, (bio)process technology, process engineering, chemical engineering, or related fields.
- Are capable of working at bench and pilot scale, with strong attention to data quality and documentation.
- Are collaborative, hands-on, and comfortable working in a laboratory and pilot environment.
- Have excellent English proficiency.
- Require a mandatory internship as part of their university program.
- Are available for a 6–7 month internship.
Preferred Background
- First-hand experience in startups or scale-ups.
- Experience with grants, non-dilutive funding, and public financing instruments.
- Exposure to industrial, biotech, materials, or climate-tech projects.
- Practical lessons learned from operating in imperfect, real-world conditions.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short motivation letter (English) as a single PDF to: biofashiontech.info@gmail.com
