About the role#
An internship at Bluestem Biosciences is a chance to explore a potential future together. You gain experience in industrial biotechnology, and we identify new talent. You will contribute to projects that deliver tangible advancements in sustainable action. We expect you to use AI to expand your knowledge and increase your impact on our mission. This is a paid, full-time position that offers a monthly stipend.
What you'll do#
Your work will depend on your background, but you will focus on one of these areas:
- Science and Biology: Assist with research and composition projects, gaining exposure to biochemistry and synthetic biology.
- Chemical Engineering: Help the engineering team with process development, optimization, and scale-up of bio-based chemical production. You will work with process modeling, experimental design, and data analysis.
- Business and Strategy: Work with leadership on business strategy, financial modeling, industry research, and competitor analysis.
- General Project Work: Develop bio-based chemical markets, work on downstream separation processes, or build computational biology tools.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Biology, Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, or Finance.
- A strong academic record.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A proactive, curious mindset and a desire to learn and take on new challenges.
- A genuine interest in our mission to produce chemicals from renewable resources.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Omaha, Nebraska.
- The program operates on a rolling basis.
About Bluestem Biosciences, Inc.
Bluestem Biosciences is a biotechnology research company based in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 2022, the firm focuses on the sustainable production of chemicals and materials using industrial biology. It employs 12 people and works to repurpose existing infrastructure in the Midwest for biomanufacturing. The company specializes in fermentation, synthetic biology, and agriculture.
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