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Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant was founded in 2008 and currently employs more than 160 staff members. It is a unique and open innovation pilot and demonstration facility for process development, scale-up and custom manufacturing of biobased products and processes from lab to multi ton scale. A wide and flexible spectrum of modular unit operations combined with a team of highly trained and experienced engineers and bioprocess technicians facilitates the translation of biobased laboratory processes into viable industrial processes.
To date, Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant has successfully performed 500+ projects on a bilateral basis with 200+ companies from all over the world. It was/is also involved in more than 50 consortium-based public projects.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT OF YOU?

We are looking for a motivated student with a scientific background, preferably in a field such as biotechnology, bioscience engineering, biochemistry, microbiology, or a related discipline.

You recognize yourself in the following:

• You have an interest in biotechnological applications such as microbial fermentation and protein production.
• You are capable of working independently and can analyse information from scientific sources.
• You work in an organized, independent, precise, and pragmatic manner. You have an eye for detail.
• You are naturally structured and able to take initiative to bring even more structure when needed.
• You are eager to learn and continuously strive for improvement and innovation.
• You are fluent in both Dutch and English.

We are looking for a student who is available for at least 4 weeks, ideally during the following periods: June 23 – July 18, 2025 and August 18 – September 12, 2025.

• Searching for and collecting data from scientific literature and other reliable sources.
• Organizing and populating overview tables with this information.
• Assisting in the preparation of an accessible database based on the collected data