Intern – WO Master biochemistry/molecular life sciences/biomedical technology – ATS Material Science & Characterization

We are looking for a motivated WO master student in biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular life sciences, or biomedical technology. We offer an internship opportunity within our ATS Material Science & Characterization department where you will have the freedom and space for your own initiative.

Welcome to our team

The ATS Material Science & Characterization department is an essential hub in our organization. We are the Global ATS Material Science and Characterization group within Animal Health. We are mainly focused on physicochemical analytics. The solid state characterization team features many state-of-the-art solid state characterization techniques (FTIR, XRPD, TGA, DSC, DVS, SEM, PSD) to investigate the properties of small molecule APIs used in veterinary healthcare. The team has recently acquired new instrumentation (Nano DSC, CD spectrometry and fluorescence spectrometry) to characterize the biophysical properties of biomolecules, such as monoclonal antibodies. The project will be a great chance to gain experience within the pharmaceutical industry. The team works closely with other departments within the company to achieve the stated goals.

Your internship assignment

Being an intern at our company means you will work together with a team on veterinary healthcare in an international environment. Besides generating valuable information, the aim of the project is to investigate the value of CD spectrometry as part of the biophysical testing of protein samples, including monoclonal antibodies, and to develop a method guideline for performing CD spectrometry on biomolecules. The internship will provide you with good basics in the analytical technique of CD spectrometry and give you the opportunity to gain experience within a multidisciplinary team in the pharmaceutical industry.

Your responsibilities

• Perform a background study on the application of CD spectrometry in biophysical testing of proteins
• Develop a CD spectrometry method for protein samples, including sample preparation, execution and result interpretation
• Perform initial tests and analyze the results
• Evaluate the results and suggest improvements
• Provide a fresh perspective to the department by sharing your opinion

The described tasks form the basic package and will often be performed independently after a proper training and learning period. These tasks may be supplemented with other projects and/or tasks on your own initiative or at the request of the organization.

What is required

• A WO master student in biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular life sciences, or biomedical technology
• You are knowledgeable about bio- and/or protein chemistry
• You are trained to work safely and effectively in a laboratory environment
• You are enthusiastic about biophysical characterization techniques in the pharmaceutical industry
• You have some knowledge about CD spectrometry
• You are searching for an internship where you have the freedom to take initiative
• Excellent Dutch and English communication skills, both written and verbal
• You are available for a period of at least 4–6 months for 5 days a week

What we offer

Interning at our company means working together with your team towards health in an international work environment. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experts and learn from them.

In addition, we offer:

• The chance to gain experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• An opportunity to showcase yourself for potential opportunities after your internship period
• A challenging and dynamic work environment with plenty of room for personal development and initiative
• Good guidance from an experienced specialist

Animal Health Division

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in animal healthcare. We are committed to preserving and improving the health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. As a global team of professionals, we work together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world's food chain.