Job detail for Intern - MBO Microbiology/Biochemistry/Process Technology - Tissue Culture Boxmeer

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated third or fourth-year student in microbiology/biochemistry/process technology!

Would you like to know what it is like to be part of one of the largest multinational companies in the pharmaceutical industry? We offer an internship within our Tissue Culture Boxmeer (TCB) department where you will be given freedom and space for your own initiative.

Intern - MBO Microbiology/Biochemistry/Process Technology - Tissue Culture Boxmeer

Welcome to our team

The TCB department is an essential hub in our organization. This department focuses on the production of mainly viral antigens in roller bottles and single-use bioreactors. The team works closely with other departments within the company to achieve the set goals.

Your main task consists of independently and accurately performing the most common activities required to produce the antigens. You will work according to detailed daily schedules, monitor quality, recognize deviations, and report them in a timely manner.

Your internship assignment

As an intern, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing media used for culturing cells and viruses and for inactivation.
• Producing viral antigens and monitoring biological culture processes in roller bottles and bioreactors.
• Identifying deviations and malfunctions regarding processes, equipment, and safety.
• Being deployed on the most common USP and DSP steps within the department (USP: cell startup, cell passage, infection, both in roller bottles and bioreactors. DSP: various methods of virus harvesting, sonication, inactivation, concentration, and purification techniques).
• Assisting and supporting problem analysis from raw material to finished product and solving these, using MPS techniques such as Scientific Problem Solving or Kaizen.

The described activities form the basic package and will often be performed independently after a proper onboarding and learning period. On your own initiative or by request from the organization, these can be supplemented with other projects and/or tasks.

What is required

A third or fourth-year BOL-3 or 4 student in microbiology, biochemistry, or process technology who:

• Is available 4 or 5 days per week for a period of 5 to 9 months.
• Has a professional attitude, brings enthusiasm and eagerness to learn, and finds it a challenge to intern in a dynamic, complex environment.
• Wants to work in a production environment.

What we offer

Interning at our company means working together with your team for health in an international work environment. As an intern, you get the chance to work closely with experts and learn from them. In addition, we offer:

• The chance to gain experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• An opportunity to present yourself for potential opportunities after your internship period

• A challenging and dynamic work environment with plenty of room for personal development and initiative

• Good guidance from an experienced specialist

• A gross monthly internship allowance of €500 based on a 40-hour work week

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Health Economics, Office Applications, Process Improvements, Project Management, Public Administration, Reporting and Analysis, Technical Support, Technical Training, Workload Prioritization

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/31/2026

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