Application Development, Research Intern
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This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
- Work
- On-site in Cedar Rapids · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Nov 11, 2026 · still open
About the Role
This role is an Application Development, Research Intern position based in Cedar Rapids, IA (onsite). You will be part of the Application Development team, working across functions to develop and support products and processes. This is a cooperative education position for the Grain Processing Business, leveraging enzyme and yeast technology for sustainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage independent projects.
- Support ongoing product development and support efforts.
- Focus on the use of enzymes and/or yeast to generate biofuels and food ingredients.
- Design, execute, and interpret experiments to evaluate and optimize enzyme and yeast performance at lab- and/or pilot-scales.
- Perform hands-on laboratory work to execute, analyze, report, and present experimental plans and results.
- Conduct standard assays.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in:
- Chemical Engineering
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Microbiology
- Or a related field.
- Academic research or industrial internship/co-op experience.
- Desire to work in a multidisciplinary team and capability to work independently.
- Self-starter with good organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience with biochemical assays and analytical techniques, including HPLC.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of enzyme kinetics and/or fermentation fundamentals.
- 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Outstanding problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams to deliver concrete project deliverables in a timely manner.