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R&D Intern

Agteria Biotech

Agteria Biotech

Product, Quality Assurance · Intern
Stockholm, Sweden
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024

At Agteria Biotech, we're not just creating a product—we're leading a movement to significantly reduce the world's greenhouse gas emissions. Our innovative, patent-pending feed additive promises to revolutionize how we reduce methane emissions from livestock. With a mission to cut 1% of global emissions by 2035, we are now looking to expand our team and looking for a **Research & Development (R&D) Intern.

The role**

This internship is an unique opportunity for students or early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience in a groundbreaking field that combines animal science with organic chemistry. As R&D intern you will assist us through the various stages of product development, from preliminary research to regulatory approval processes. With mentorship from the R&D Manager you will develop skills and knowledge directly applicable to careers in research, sustainability, and technology development in the Agritech sector.

Main responsibilities:

  • Assist in the design and execution of R&D projects under the guidance of the R&D manager

  • Support compliance efforts with regulatory standards and scientific research protocols

  • Contribute to risk assessment activities and help develop mitigation strategies

  • Participate in the innovation process by assisting in the identification and preliminary evaluation of new product ideas

  • Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration by providing research and data support.

  • Help in documenting project progress and results for internal and external communication

We are looking for the following qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related field

  • Demonstrated interest in agritech, sustainability, and environmental science

  • Basic understanding of project management principles and a keen interest in developing these skills further

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Effective communication skills with proficiency in English; Swedish is a plus but not required

  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team

We also see that you are:

Eager to Learn: Actively seeks knowledge and is open to new experiences and challenges

Detail-Oriented: Pays close attention to the specifics of tasks and projects to ensure accuracy and completeness

Team player: Collaborates well with others, contributing to a positive team environment

Adaptive: Can adjust to changing priorities and maintain effectiveness in a dynamic setting

Proactive: Takes initiative in tasks and projects, showing a willingness to go beyond expectations

Why Join Agteria?

Impact: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to driving a positive impact on the planet's future.

Team: Agteria Biotech is founded by Martin Blomberg, MSc in Medical Biotechnology from KTH and Tommi Remonen, MSc and a PhD in Organic Chemistry from KTH

Culture: Thrive in an innovative, collaborative, and inclusive work environment within the Norrsken community and in the inspiring impact co-working space in central Stockholm. We are also open for hybrid or remote working within the European Union.

Growth: We are scaling quickly and there will be ample opportunities for personal learning and development.

Recruitment process

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we review applications on a rolling basis. This is a part-time unpaid role based in our office in Stockholm. You will need to possess a valid work permit for working legally in the European Union and Sweden. Agteria wishes to attract, recruit and retain a diverse, inclusive and creative workforce. We actively encourage applications from all groups and communities.

Agteria Biotech is an equal opportunity employer.