Process Development Intern

As a Process Development & Scale-Up Intern, you will help transfer phage production processes from the laboratory to manufacturing, working closely with our Lab Operations and Production teams. Your main objective will be to support the development and scale-up of phage production processes up to 10 L.

You will work on hands-on projects involving process optimization, scale-up, experimental design, and data analysis, gaining practical experience in bioprocess development within a fast-paced biotechnology environment.

If you’re excited by science with real-world impact and want to help rewrite the future of animal health—we’d love to chat.

What You’ll Do :

* Perform microbiology techniques and phage manipulation

* Screen phage production conditions in shake flasks and small-scale bioreactors

* Monitor and optimize production processes of one or several bacteriophages

* Scale up phage production to 10 L pilot-scale bioreactors

* Record and analyze experimental data

* Support the day-to-day activities of the laboratory

Preferred experience

* Master’s degree (M2) or final-year Engineering degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bioprocess Engineering, or a related field

* Notions on microbiology techniques

* Strong interest in bioprocess development and scale-up

* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

* Organized, autonomous, and eager to learn

* Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

* Minimum B2 English level (written & spoken)

What We Offer

* International Culture: Work with a global, diverse team driven by a shared vision of impactful biotechnology.

* Impactful Work: Lead processes that contribute directly to innovative biotechnologies.

* Growth & Learning: Gain valuable technical experience in a fast-paced environment.

* Well-being Perks: Free breakfast, sports activities, and a healthy work-life balance culture.

Recruitment process

At Phagos we believe the recruitment process begins from the application. This is why we invite you to take your time and thoughtfully complete our application form.

Once we select your profile, we are committed to make sure you have a positive and seamless experience !

Interview #1 with Lisa, our Bioprocess Engineer.

Interview #2 with Marion, our Team Lead – Bacteriophage Bioprocessing.

Interview #3 with Hiba, our HR Generalist.