Internship Downstream Process Development (6 months)

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