Novonesis Internship: Fermentation Control Intern | Earn Up to $23 /hr

Help explore how smarter process controls can improve microbial production. This Novonesis Internship offers hands-on experience testing a new control strategy on bench and pilot fermentation systems, with a focus on Bacillus and yeast production processes.

  • Position: Fermentation Control Intern
  • Location: Morrisville, North Carolina, USA
  • Research Area: Fermentation Process Control
  • Job Reference: JR113606

About The Company

Novonesis develops biosolutions rooted in biology to address major global challenges. Its Fermentation and Recovery Development team, within the Development and Optimization of Microbes organisation, develops, scales up and optimises microbial products and processes.

The team combines laboratory-, pilot- and production-scale equipment with advanced data and digitalisation tools, collaborating globally in industrial microbiology.

Novonesis Internship Job Description

Working alongside Scientists and Research Associates, the intern will help improve fermentation performance, productivity and robustness. The Novonesis Internship project involves implementing and testing a new fermentation control strategy while gaining experience with equipment, utilities, sensors and programming strategies.

The role also provides opportunities to collaborate with teams specialising in microbial physiology, advanced process control, data science and AI.

Novonesis Internship – Key Responsibilities

  • Implement and test a fermentation control strategy on bench and pilot systems.
  • Support work focused on Bacillus and yeast production processes.
  • Work with fermentation equipment, utilities and sensors.
  • Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate process performance.
  • Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional specialists.
  • Follow laboratory safety requirements, including wearing appropriate PPE.

Educational Requirements and Eligibility For Novonesis Internship

Candidates should demonstrate:

  • An interest in fermentation, process equipment, sensors and programming controls.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and collaboration.
  • The ability to work independently.
  • Organisation and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with basic mechanical equipment.

Hands-on or classroom experience with advanced fermentation tools is a bonus, but not required.

Interns must arrange their own housing and transportation.

Salary and Benefits

Expected pay is $23 per hour. This is a temporary internship payrolled through a third-party provider.

The programme offers practical exposure to fermentation technology and control strategies aimed at improving productivity, robustness and sustainability.

Apply through the official Novonesis careers listing by 30 November 2026.

  • Programme Dates: 24 May–30 July 2027
  • Duration: Approximately 10 weeks

For engineering students interested in industrial microbiology, this Novonesis Internship offers a chance to connect process knowledge with practical experimentation and learn how control technologies can improve microbial production.

APPLY ONLINE HERE