Flow Cytometry Intern

Interested in a career that matters?

Interested in a career that matters?

At Novonesis, we use biology to transform how the world produces food, beverages, household products, renewable fuels, and more.  As a Flow Cytometry intern, you will work with three of our departments responsible for the research, development, scale-up, and optimization of microbe products, processes, and technologies. Our teams are composed of scientists and researchers with diverse backgrounds that use a wide array of lab-, pilot-, and production-scale equipment, plus advanced data and digitalization tools, to develop and launch new products. We also collaborate with colleagues globally to take advantage of our combined knowledge in industrial microbiology.

About the Role

As a Flow Cytometry Intern, you will work alongside Scientists and Research Associates to develop and implement flow cytometry methods that provide valuable physiological insight for our fermentation experiments. Through this, you will gain exposure to the equipment and techniques and help us automate the workflow for rapid and robust measurement of several relevant phenotypes.

What you’ll Need to Be Successful

We are looking for students who are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in:

• Engineering

• Biology

• Biochemistry

• Or a related technical discipline

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Interest in fermentation, process equipment, sensors, and programming controls

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Sophomore standing or higher at the time of application

• Ability to arrange your own housing and transportation

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

• Full-time internship assignment lasting approximately 10 weeks

• Located on-site in Morrisville, NC

• Exposure to Research and Development, analytical equipment, fermentation equipment and controls

• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) when in the laboratory

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Compensation & Benefits

Expected salary: $23/hr

Relevant Information

Program Dates: May 24th, 2027, to July 30th, 2027

Position Type: Temporary position payrolled through a third-party provider

Application Deadline: October 15, 2026

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Our History

In 2024, Chr. Hansen and Novozymes joined forces to form Novonesis.

We are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our biosolutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Our biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning.