Internship R&D of Bio-renewables Purification(m/w/x)

CT\_Technology & Innovation-E122 Internship R&D of Bio-renewables Purification - Full Time - Oberwinterthur, Switzerland We are looking for a motivated Intern to join our Bio-monomers R&D team and support with bio-renewables purification. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, international, and highly innovative environment, surrounded by colleagues with a strong team spirit. If you are eager to leverage your knowledge, whilst learning new skills, we want to hear from you! **Your main tasks and responsibilities:** * Contribute to the development of production and purification processes for bio-renewables. * Perform synthesis and purification experiments from the lab-scale up to pilot level, implement characterization experiments and contribute to their optimization. * Analyze, process and demonstrate results in reports and internal meetings. * Contribute to setting up new lab and pilot infrastructure. * Supporting pilot-scale trials in the field of bio-monomer and -polymer production. **To succeed in this role, you will need:** * Master’s or PhD students, as well as recent graduates, in chemical or biomedical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline. * Strong background in purification technologies such as: distillation, filtration, absorption / desorption, and liquid extraction. * Experience with relevant analytical equipment (HPLC, GC, titrations, ICP-OES). * Know how of process design and organic chemistry is regarded as an advantage. * Skilled in the use of MS Office 365 applications. * Fluency in English. The internship is intended to begin from the 1st of May 2025 and lasts for six (6), up to nine (9), consecutive months - depending on your availability. Starting time can be negotiated based on curriculum needs and individual situations. **What we offer you:** * 25 days holiday (exclusive of bank holidays) * Defined contribution pension scheme * Employee Assistance Program/health care * Access to a wide range of discounts No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role. **Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.** We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.