Research & Development Internship: Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits

at  Lallemand

Posting Period
From January 20, 2025
to February 28, 2025
Country or region
Canada
Location
Montréal, Québec
Business Unit
Biofuels and Distilled Spirits
Department
Research and Development
Entry date
January 01, 1970
Job Status
Internship
Minimal required work experience
An asset
Minimal education level required
No minimal requirement
Work schedule
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
Salary
Based on experience

MAIN FUNCTIONS

The Lallemand Biofuels and Distilled Spirits (LBDS) laboratory is looking for a motivated candidate to join their research team and work on the isolation, identification, and characterization of microbial strains for the distilled spirits industry. The trainee selected for the position will work under a researcher within the R&D team to support lab activities such as performing small-scale batch fermentations and distillations, analysing the resulting products by HPLC and gas chromatography, performing classical microbiological techniques and participating in sensory sessions to evaluate distilled spirit properties. The candidate will also be expected to conduct housekeeping tasks within the laboratory.
This is an exciting and varied role which would suit both graduates from a relevant degree (e.g. microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry) or those currently working towards a degree, who would be capable of undertaking a period of absence from their studies. This role would suit candidates who are looking to expand their laboratory skills, gain exposure to working in a small team environment and experience being part of industry-leading commercial research.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong organization skills
• Precision
• Attention to detail
• Proficient in MS packages, including Excel

An asset

• Previous experience of conducting classical microbiological techniques (plating, cell counting)
• Lab experience

PERSONAL ABILITIES

Required

• Team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Good communicator

Please refer the Job description for details