Job Description
We are looking for a motivated student in the third or fourth year of the microbiology/biochemistry/process technology program!
Would you like to know what it's like to be part of one of the largest multinational companies in the pharmaceutical industry? We offer an internship position within our Tissue Culture Boxmeer (TCB) department, where you will have freedom and room for your own initiative.
Intern - MBO M ic robiology/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 primarily 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 is to independently and accurately carry out the most common activities required to produce the antigens. Works according to a detailed daily planning, supervises quality, recognizes deviations and reports them in a timely manner.
Your internship assignment
As an intern, you will be responsible for:
- Preparing media used for growing cells and viruses and for inactivation.
- Producing viral antigens and monitoring biological culture processes in roller bottles and bioreactors.
- Signaling deviations and malfunctions related to process, equipment and safety.
- Can be deployed in the most common USP and DSP steps within the department (USP: cell start-up, cell passage, infection, both in roller bottles and in bioreactors. DSP: various methods of virus harvesting, sonication, inactivation, concentration and purification techniques).
- Assisting and supporting problem analyses from raw material to final product and resolving them, using MPS techniques such as Scientific Problem Solving or Kaizen.
The activities described form the basic package and will often be carried out independently after a good onboarding and learning period. On your own initiative or at the request of the organization, these may be supplemented with other projects and/or tasks.
What is required
A third- or fourth-year BOL-3 or 4 student in microbiology, biochemistry and 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 do an internship in a dynamic, complex environment.
- Wants to work in a production environment.
What we offer
Doing an internship with our company means working together with your team for health in an international work environment. As an intern, you will have the opportunity 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 possible 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
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
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:
11/30/2026
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