Intern - MBO Microbiology/Biochemistry/Process Technology - Tissue Culture Boxmeer

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Job Description

We are looking for a motivated third-year or fourth-year student in the microbiology/biochemistry/process technology program!

Would you like to know what it is 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 be given freedom and space for your own initiative.

Intern - MBO Microbiology/Biochemistry/Process Technology - Tissue Culture Boxmeer

The TCB department is an essential hub in our organization. This department is focused on the production of mainly 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 consists of independently and accurately performing the most common activities required to produce the antigens. You will work according to detailed daily schedules, monitor quality, recognize deviations, and report them in a timely manner.

As an intern, you are responsible for:

• Preparing media, which is used in the cultivation and inactivation of cells and viruses.
• Producing viral antigens and monitoring biological culture processes in roller bottles and bioreactors.
• Identifying deviations and malfunctions regarding process, equipment, and safety.
• You can be deployed on the most common USP and DSP steps within the department (USP: cell startup, cell passage, infection, both in roller bottles as well as in bioreactors. DSP: various methods of virus harvest, sonication, inactivation, concentration, and purification techniques).
• Assisting and supporting in problem analyses from raw material to end product and solving them, making use of MPS techniques such as Scientific Problem Solving or Kaizen.

The described activities form the basic package and, after a good induction and learning period, will often be performed independently. On your own initiative or by request from the organization, these can be supplemented with other projects and/or tasks.

A third-year or fourth-year BOL-3 or 4 student of 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.

Doing an internship at our company means collaborating with your team for health in an international working environment. As an intern, you will get the chance to work closely with experts and learn from them. Additionally, we offer:

• The chance to gain experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• A chance to present yourself for potential opportunities after your internship period

• A challenging and dynamic working 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

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

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Not Applicable

10/31/2026