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Analytical Chemistry Intern

Hello and pleasure to meet you!
We are Cultivated, and we are looking for a great new team member to join us on our amazing journey to improve the food system with creamy, dairy-free, ingredient solutions!

LOCATION

Horgen, Zurich, Switzerland

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Internship 9months

Cultivated Biosciences, yeast cream, texture, alternative dairy, dairy-free, creamy, biomass fermentation, ingredient, foodtech, innovation

About Cultivated Biosciences

We're building a world in which animal-free dairy is the better choice for everyone.

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​Our mission is to empower plant-based dairy to give it the creaminess and mouthfeel consumers strive for.

To do this we are developing creamy functional ingredients from non-GMO yeast to be sold as B2B ingredients. We have just raised our seed round and are transitioning from the lab to the market. 

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Your mission

As an Analytical Chemistry Intern in our food chemistry team, you will be responsible for supporting our research and development efforts focused on food and process sample analysis. You will work alongside our senior chemists and food scientists to develop and validate analytical methods, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of our data. This role is essential in helping us enhance our understanding the role of various nutrient components, including fibers, proteins, and fats in our ingredients, determining correlations between their composition and the technological properties they possess, the continuous improvement of the quality control methodologies and other things contributing to the advancement of our projects.

Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and validation of analytical methods for the analysis of compounds such as fibers, proteins, and fats
- Conduct experiments and analyze ingredient samples using techniques such as HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) and colorimetric assays
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results
- Document and report findings clearly and accurately, maintaining detailed records of experiments and analyses
- Collaborate with senior chemists and food scientists to interpret data and provide insights
- Participate in troubleshooting and resolving analytical issues to improve methods and processes
Ensure compliance with safety protocols and laboratory standards

What you need to succeed

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field

  • Experience working in a research or analytical laboratory, preferably with food analysis

  • Knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC, colorimetric assays, and other relevant methods for food and process sample analysis

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Attention to detail and the ability to work accurately and efficiently

  • Proactive and entrepreneurial attitude with a willingness to learn new techniques quickly

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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​You are a great candidate for this position if you:

  • Are enthusiastic about working in a high-growth research environment focused on food chemistry

  • Have a strong foundation in analytical chemistry and food analysis, and are eager to apply your knowledge

  • Can manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a dynamic setting

  • Are proactive in identifying problems and finding creative solutions

  • Work well both independently and as part of a collaborative team

  • Are excited to learn and grow within the field of food chemistry

 

Feel free to apply if you don't check all of our criteria, we are eager to learn about you

Why join?

We are a young and dynamic startup based in Zurich, creating a revolutionizing ingredient for plant-based dairy. We function with a flat hierarchy. The teams’ success will be the company’s success. 

We will offer the following:

  • Flexible working hours

  • Workplace with lake view!

  • Regular team events (including retreats in the Swiss alps!)

  • Paid internship

  • An inclusive and diverse team, that also enjoys to spend time together

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We consider all applications equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We strongly encourage individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in tech to apply.

We cannot sponsor work permits for non-EU / EFTA citizens for this position

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