dsm-firmenich · 1 week ago
Summer 2026 Internship: Industrial Biotechnology Intern - Lexington, MA
Lexington, MA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$23/hr - $26/hr
Start in 2026 Summerdsm-firmenich is a global company focused on flavors, fragrances, and ingredients, seeking an Industrial Biotechnology Intern for their Lexington, MA office. The intern will engage in early-stage research, leveraging synthetic biology and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to contribute to various projects in health, nutrition, and beauty.
BeautyChemicalHealth CareManufacturingNutrition
Responsibilities
Plan and conduct early-stage industrial biotechnology research for products in the health, nutrition, and beauty space
Leverage synthetic biology to design, build, and test genetically modified organisms for the fermentative production of various high-value compounds
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists (both local and global) to deliver scientific solutions for key projects
Collect, analyse, and communicate experimental data to help inform decision-making and project direction
Qualification
Required
Currently working on completion of a Bachelors or Graduate degree in a Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology or Life Sciences related field
Must be available to work full-time on-site beginning on June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026
Organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
Preferred
Previous molecular and/or microbiology laboratory experience preferred
Company
dsm-firmenich
dsm-firmenich is a nutrition, health, and beauty pioneer and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances.
Founded in 1902
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.75B2025-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $783.77M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.96B
2023-04-21IPO
Leadership Team
Jerry Vittoria
President Global Fine Fragrance
Recent News
2026-01-16
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