Company: ChainCraft

About the job

At ChainCraft, we are turning chemistry circular. We develop sustainable biotechnological processes that convert food waste into valuable bio-based fatty acids. ChainCraft is currently designing its first full-scale factory, which will be capable of producing 20 kilotons of fatty acids. The new factory will run on different feedstocks and will contain several modifications compared to the existing demonstration plant. We are looking for a candidate to validate technologies at labscale in assistance of the full scale factory design.

In this internship, you are part of the R&D team to investigate the behavior of open culture fermentation systems running on various feedstocks, with the aim to further develop the chain elongation production process of ChainCraft. In addition to fermentations, physical/chemical experiments focused on validating downstream processing approaches can be part of the internship.

What will you do?

  • Perform open-culture bioreactor experiments.
  • Screening operational parameters and optimizing performance in support of Full-Scale engineering.
  • Investigate novel fermentation approaches to convert organic residues into valuable platform chemicals.
  • Use established analytical laboratory methods e.g. GC, spectrometry, etc.
  • Formulate your own research together with a supervisor.
  • Join and provide input to the R&D team activities and projects.

Requirements

  • MSc/HBO Biotechnology, (Bio)Chemistry, Life Sciences or similar
  • Laboratory experience
  • Experience with a bioreactor is a pré
  • Creative problem solving
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Minimum availability of 5 months (40h/week)

The candidate

  • Eager to contribute to a sustainable and circular future
  • Pro-active and willing to make true impact
  • Willing to work in a young and dynamic work environment
  • Eager to perform research in an industrious environment

What we offer

At ChainCraft, you contribute to a better world by making sustainable innovation a reality. We offer a stimulating and informal environment with an international team that shares a mission to replace fossil and palm-based chemicals with circular alternatives. Within ChainCraft, you can join an enthusiastic and young team with weekly free lunches, monthly drinks as well as activities for our employees and interns. Furthermore, internship compensation of €450 per month is available.

Experience level: Junior

How to apply: send your CV and motivation to internships@chaincraft.com