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About the vacancy
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(Analytical) Chemistry
Small molecules
R&D Other
(Bio) Process
Chemical
About Your Next Job
Fungi are among the most threatening pathogens to global food production. To decrease crop losses, we are developing BioShield: a product with ‘chemical-like efficacy’ with the sustainability and environmental benefits of a natural product. As our R&D intern, you will be involved in the downstream processing (DSP) of BioShield, where you will work on the purification and bioassay of our product.
About Your Next Colleagues
Bionomic is a Dutch agritech startup developing next-generation biological crop protection solutions. Based at the Leiden Bio Science Park, we tackle plant diseases (particularly soil-borne pathogens) by combining biotechnology with practical agricultural applications. Our fermentation-derived bioactive molecules offer a targeted alternative to chemical fungicides, with no reliance on living microbes for greater consistency, stability, and scalability. From discovery to application, we work hands-on to translate science into solutions that farmers can actually use.
About Your Tasks and Responsibilities
This project has two main lines of work:
1: DSP
Improve the DSP method to decrease labor time, remove impurities, improve yield etc.
Design DSP steps to obtain BioShield with high purity using various techniques.
Determine recovered yield of different DSP approaches
Investigate scaling up and potential impact on the production process
2: Bioassay
Determine the biological effectiveness using a fluoresence assay
Design and optimize protocols for this assay
About Your Skills and Experience
We are looking for:
BSc, MSc in Life Sciences, (Bio-)chemistry, or a related field
Affinity with downstream processing and fermentation products
Analytical and problem solving skills
Open-minded and curious attitude
Affinity with agriculture is a (big) plus
About Your Benefits
- A lab and office space in Biopartner 5 (Bio Science Park)
- A place for independent development, leading an impactful project
- An opportunity to work on innovative sustainable solutions
- A diverse team of collaborative scientists
- A dynamic work place in a growing startup environmen
Only apply if...
Send your CV and motivation to info@bionomic.nl. We review applications on a rolling basis, looking forward to our reponses!
Contact person
Diederik Mud
Bionomic is a growing agritech startup based in Leiden, specializing in innovative biological crop protection solutions. We combine science with hands-on experimentation to develop sustainable alternatives for chemical pesticides.