Internship Downstream Process Development (6 months)

Intern / Student, Full-time · Neuried

Who wants to help make a difference?

Society stands at a tipping point, and we all will be affected. There is a need for change, and there is a strong demand for sustainable products that are not based on fossil fuels. By replacing existing unsustainable materials, the AMSilk team is able to make a true change in many industries. Our vision is to enable true change through intelligent biotech materials.
Of course, this won't happen overnight. It needs talented people like you. As an intern (m/f/d) in our DSP team, you will support the AMSilk Downstream team by planning, carrying out and evaluating experiments for the development of protein purification processes.

Your responsibility and impact within AMSilk company means to:

Execute, evaluate and validate protein purification process steps
Prepare samples for analytical measurements
Screen process parameters at lab-scale
Be in charge of documentation of lab work, experimental procedures, results and evaluations
Do standard lab-maintenance (recovery of used equipment and utensils, preparation of chemical stocks, etc.)

Your areas of knowledge and expertise are:

Currently enrolled in a bachelors or masters programme in the field of biotechnology, biochemistry, bioengineering, process engineering, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering or a comparable field
Profound theoretical knowledge of diverse downstream techniques and practical lab-experience
Strong interest in protein purification on a larger scale, including working with larger process equipment (at lab-scale)
Willingness to work in the Munich area (no remote activities)
Work experience in the field of industrial biotechnology is a plus
Fluent in German or English, with at least basic German language skills required (B1 or higher)

We would love to have you in our team if you:

Enjoy teamwork and collaboration
Have a good sense of humor
Are bold, creative and think outside the box
Live a solutions-driven approach and have a pragmatic working style
Are willing to learn something new every day

What you can expect from us:

We offer challenging work in a fast-paced environment and provide full support to help you expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and reach your full potential throughout your career journey
A community that is both diverse and inclusive, where teammates feel empowered to share their ideas and work together creatively

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About us

AMSilk is the world's first industrial supplier of smart biotech materials by applying an outstanding technology platform based on silk proteins. AMSilk turns man-made proteins into silk formulations including fiber, hydrogels and silk powder for applications in the textile industry as well as for medical devices and consumer goods. All AMSilk materials are created with an end of life in mind, being completely vegan, biodegradable, using renewable plant-based carbon, with no microplastics.

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