Company Description

A key global player in fermentation for more than a century, Lesaffre, with a 3 billion
euros turnover, and established on all continents, counts 11,000 employees and more
than 90 nationalities. On the strength of this experience and diversity, we work with
customers, partners and researchers to find ever more relevant answers to the needs
of food, health, naturalness and respect for our environment. Thus, every day, we
explore and reveal the infinite potential of microorganisms.

To nourish 9 billion people, in a healthy way, in 2050 by making the most of our
planet’s resources is a major and unprecedented issue. We believe that fermentation
is one of the most promising answers to this challenge.

Lesaffre – Working together to better nourish and protect the planet

Job Description

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and gain valuable experience in bioengineering and genomic editing in multiple chassis strains. The goal of this internship is to develop robust genome editing methods to allow the insertion of heterologous DNA in several microbial hosts. The first objective will be to introduce fluorescent markers in several microbial hosts, then the expression of recombinant proteins of valuable interest will be considered. This challenge involves performing a bibliographical study of the genomic editing tools available to edit multiple hosts, constructing selected tools, and developing protocols to allow high-throughput editing capability.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in genetics, molecular biology, or related field. Experience in genomic editing tools, such as CRISPR/Cas9, is a must. The intern should also be able to work independently and collaboratively within the research team. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to work on innovative projects and gain experience in a cutting-edge biotechnology company that is committed to making a positive impact on the planet.

Duration: 6 months

Location: Marcq-en-Baroeul, France

Compensation: TBD

Additional Information

Tous nos postes sont ouverts aux personnes en situation de handicap.

All our positions are open to persons with disabilities