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Pioneer a brighter future
At Novozymes, we work in close partnership with our customers and the global community to make a sustainable impact. We use science to advance industries, and during our summer internship program, you will produce and deliver the biological solutions that boost our customers' business and pave the way for a brighter future.
Summer Internship Program Overview
Novozymes' Summer Internship Program provides a wide range of opportunities for current college students. We pride ourselves in offering real-world projects and providing interns with multiple networking opportunities to help you learn and grow both personally and professionally.
Our openings encompass the entire process that we utilize to discover, develop, and produce a microbial product for our customers. You will work intimately within one of the following departments:
* BioAgriculture R&D
* BioControl R&D
* Manufacturing Operations: Production & Maintenance
* Production Process Engineering & Project Execution
Note: Novozymes' hiring managers will match candidates to the group and project that best aligns with your interests (as detailed in your cover letter and/or resume).
Summer Internships will last for approximately 10 weeks, are full time, and will start in mid-May 2023. In this position, you will be given a project that is feasible for completion in the program timeline and be mentored by a Senior Scientist, Engineer, or Operations Department Manager. Projects will likely include experience in the some of the following areas: large-scale liquid fermentation, biological systems engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, vegetable oil processing, microbiology, biochemistry, and plant science. For example, recent internship projects included optimization of production scale centrifugation practices, developing descaling processes for industrial equipment, and formulation for plant coatings. All these projects support our customers worldwide!
An ideal candidate will be:
* Enrolled in an AS or BS degree program focusing in Computer Science, Chemical/Biological Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or Agriculture related concentrations.
* Minimum 3.0 GPA (Include GPA on resumé).
* Previous experience or strong interest in working in a laboratory or manufacturing setting.
* Able to arrange their own housing & transportation needs near Salem, VA.
To be considered for an internship, your resumé and cover letter must be received by November 30, 2022. Note that both a resumé and cover letter must accompany your application. Please state clearly in your cover letter which department(s) you are interested in as well as a confirmation of your ability to arrange your own housing and transportation. Candidates selected for interviews will hear back from Novozymes by January 2023 regarding their status in our hiring process.
Please note: These internships will work in our Salem, VA location.
Are you passionate about making a sustainable impact, and do you see yourself in a Novozymes internship? Then unlock your passion and apply today!
Application deadline: November 30, 2022
Novozymes is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability or veteran status.
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