2027 Future Talent Program – Biocatalysis - Co-op
Core
Co-op student role in biocatalysis and enzyme engineering to develop novel enzymatic transformations and proteins for drug discovery and manufacturing.
Role type
Co-op Biocatalysis Researcher
Builds
Novel biocatalysts, engineered proteins, and 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 safety, electronic notebook recording
Preferred skills
Molecular biology, synthetic biology, materials science, fermentation process development, PCR techniques, biochemical assays, data analysis, Python or MATLAB, structural data visualization
Technologies
HPLC, NMR, MS, spectrophotometry, thin-layer chromatography, flash chromatography, crystallization, precipitation, vacuum evaporation, microfluidics, laboratory automation
Responsibilities
Develop novel enzymatic transformations and proteins; execute fermentation methods; perform analytical techniques (HPLC, NMR, MS); conduct PCR and biochemical assays; present research results orally and in writing; maintain electronic lab notebooks.
Seniority
Undergraduate or Graduate Student (Co-op)