Posted 5 days ago
Bioprocessing R&D Intern
@ Lallemand
Montréal, Quebec
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Overview
Lallemand, a privately held Canadian microorganism company, is offering a volunteer Bioprocessing R&D Intern role. The intern supports yeast autolysis and fractionation projects by running lab and pilot-scale experiments, analyzing data and reporting findings. Applicants should be pursuing or have recently completed a degree in bioprocess, chemical, biological or food science, and an internship of 8 months or longer is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute lab and pilot-scale experiments
- Prepare, label and track samples
- Maintain complete experimental records
- Analyze results and communicate conclusions
- Follow GLP and health and safety standards
Requirements summary:
- Pursuing or recent bachelor's or master's in a relevant discipline
- Ability to organize work and meet deadlines
- Quantitative data analysis and clear communication
- Working proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
- French or English communication skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | No experience needed |
| Department | Research & science |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Bioprocess engineering, Biochemical engineering, Chemical engineering, Biological engineering, Food science |
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Lallemand
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
Job description
Main Functions
The Bioprocessing R&D Intern will contribute to product and process development projects related to yeast autolysis, yeast fractionation, and other downstream processing technologies. Working closely with the Process R&D team, the intern will execute laboratory and pilot-scale experiments, perform biochemical and analytical assays, prepare and analyze samples, and maintain accurate experimental records.
In addition to experimental execution, the intern will analyze and interpret data, develop material and mass balances, where applicable, identify opportunities for process improvement, and communicate findings and recommendations through technical reports and presentations.
This role provides hands-on experience in yeast physiology, enzymology, downstream processing, bioprocess development, and scale-up, while applying principles of biochemistry, microbiology, and biochemical/chemical engineering to industrial challenges. The intern is expected to follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Health & Safety standards in all aspects of their work.
An internship duration of 8 months or longer is preferred.
Required tasks
Lallemand is a privately held Canadian company founded in the late 19th century, which develops, produces, and markets microorganisms for various markets. The administrative offices of the parent company are in Montreal, Canada. Today, Lallemand employs more than 6,500 people working in more than 45 countries on 5 continents.
Lallemand's Bio-Ingredients business unit has decades of experience as a quality yeast producer for the savory, health, and biotech industries.
We produce a wide range of products including yeast extracts, inactive yeasts and their derivatives for flavour enhancers, enriched mineral and vitamin yeasts for the health supplement and health food markets, and high-grade yeast extracts for the biotech industry. These products are propelled across the globe thanks to our impressive reach and a large dedicated team that serves our customers worldwide.
The Bio-Ingredients team is proud of the strong partnerships it has forged with its clients, relying on trust and cooperation in order to develop custom solutions for each individual business. Check out the available career opportunities in North America and several European countries.
Please take note that accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
The Bioprocessing R&D Intern will contribute to product and process development projects related to yeast autolysis, yeast fractionation, and other downstream processing technologies. Working closely with the Process R&D team, the intern will execute laboratory and pilot-scale experiments, perform biochemical and analytical assays, prepare and analyze samples, and maintain accurate experimental records.
In addition to experimental execution, the intern will analyze and interpret data, develop material and mass balances, where applicable, identify opportunities for process improvement, and communicate findings and recommendations through technical reports and presentations.
This role provides hands-on experience in yeast physiology, enzymology, downstream processing, bioprocess development, and scale-up, while applying principles of biochemistry, microbiology, and biochemical/chemical engineering to industrial challenges. The intern is expected to follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Health & Safety standards in all aspects of their work.
An internship duration of 8 months or longer is preferred.
Required tasks
- Plan and execute assigned laboratory and pilot-scale experiments in collaboration with the supervisor and Process R&D team.
- Learn and follow experimental protocols and analytical methods.
- Prepare, organize, label, and track samples, including samples submitted for external analysis.
- Maintain complete and accurate experimental records and sample data.
- Analyze and interpret experimental results and communicate conclusions to the project team.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and safe laboratory operations.
- Currently pursuing, or recently graduated from, a bachelor’s or master’s program in bioprocess engineering, biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, biological engineering, food science, microbiology, biochemistry, or a related discipline.
- Ability to organize experimental work, manage multiple tasks, meet agreed deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to analyze quantitative data and communicate results clearly in written and oral formats.
- Curiosity, initiative, attention to detail, and willingness to propose evidence-based suggestions.
- Working proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- French or English communication skills suitable for a collaborative laboratory environment.
- Coursework, research, or practical experience in microbiology, food technology, chemical engineering, and biochemistry
- Previous hands-on laboratory experience.
- Experience with mass balance calculations, process performance evaluation, and upstream and/or downstream processing operations is considered a strong asset
Lallemand is a privately held Canadian company founded in the late 19th century, which develops, produces, and markets microorganisms for various markets. The administrative offices of the parent company are in Montreal, Canada. Today, Lallemand employs more than 6,500 people working in more than 45 countries on 5 continents.
Lallemand's Bio-Ingredients business unit has decades of experience as a quality yeast producer for the savory, health, and biotech industries.
We produce a wide range of products including yeast extracts, inactive yeasts and their derivatives for flavour enhancers, enriched mineral and vitamin yeasts for the health supplement and health food markets, and high-grade yeast extracts for the biotech industry. These products are propelled across the globe thanks to our impressive reach and a large dedicated team that serves our customers worldwide.
The Bio-Ingredients team is proud of the strong partnerships it has forged with its clients, relying on trust and cooperation in order to develop custom solutions for each individual business. Check out the available career opportunities in North America and several European countries.
Please take note that accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
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