2027 Future Talent Program – Biocatalysis Intern
Core
Intern role focused on developing novel enzymatic transformations, engineering proteins, and optimizing fermentation processes to advance drug discovery and manufacture.
Role type
Biocatalysis Research Intern
Builds
Novel biocatalysts, enzyme-catalyzed reactions, and improved fermentation methods for drug-like molecules
Domain
Pharmaceutical R&D, Biocatalysis, Enzyme Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Organic chemistry, Enzymology, Protein design, Directed evolution, High throughput screening, Laboratory techniques (HPLC, NMR, MS), Fermentation process development, Data analysis, Programming (Python/MATLAB)
Preferred skills
Molecular biology, Synthetic biology, Materials science, Lab notebook recording, Safe lab practices, Unit operations (extraction, chromatography, crystallization)
Technologies
HPLC, NMR, MS, Python, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Design and execute experiments for novel enzymatic transformations, engineer proteins with novel functions, develop fermentation methods, record electronic lab notebooks, present research results
Seniority
Intern