Process Engineering Internship

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Summer Internship Program Overview
Novonesis’ Summer Internship Program provides a wide range of opportunities for current college students. We pride ourselves in offering real-world projects and providing interns with multiple networking opportunities to help you learn and grow both personally and professionally. Click here to learn more: YouTube-Novozymes Internship Experience . Summer Internships will last for 10-12 weeks, are full time, and will start in mid-May 2026.

Process Engineering Internship Experience
Our Production departments are looking for great interns for next summer and while specific projects are still being worked out, we typically host interns in the following departments:

• Fermentation

• Recovery

• Supply Chain

• Optimization

• Project Execution

Novonesis hiring managers will match candidates to the group and project that best aligns with your interests (as you describe in your cover letter and/or resume).

In these positions you need to:

• Be currently enrolled in a BS, MS or PhD degree program focusing in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or related concentration.

• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (PLEASE INCLUDE GPA ON RESUME)

• Relevant coursework and extracurricular experience (internships, lab experience, student organization experience) strongly preferred.

• Able to arrange your own housing and transportation.

Location: Franklinton, NC

Application Deadline: January 31, 2026

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.

Novonesis is dedicated to fostering a unique community by embracing and respecting differences. We make all employment decisions based on business needs, ensuring that every individual can thrive, regardless of identity or background such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Want to learn more?
Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com

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