INTERNSHIP - BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING

AboutFaircraft is a venture backed company developing a sustainable alternative to conventional leather. Leveraging advanced cellular culture and material science techniques, we are putting ground breaking science at the service of the environment and designers across the world through a material that is both highly sustainable and exciting to work with.Job DescriptionSupport the development and implementation of next-generation bioreactors by exploring, adapting, and evaluating engineered solutions that enhance scalability, usability, and performance of tissue culture systems for the production of our Next-Generation Leather.ObjectivesStudy existing bioreactor architectures and identify key parameters that influence scalability, mass-transfer behavior, and ease of use.Contribute to the design and implementation of preliminary bioreactor concepts, ranging from adapted off-the-shelf vessels to custom-engineered solutions.Utilize mechanical design Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools to design and test the required prototype, and to evaluate flow characteristics, shear conditions, and structural performance under relevant culture scenarios.Collaborate closely with Applied Research and Bioprocess Teams to align engineering designs with experimental constraints and performance needs.OutcomeThis project aims to generate validated engineering concepts that can advance the development of proprietary bioreactor platforms tailored to the company’s bioprocesses. By combining mechanical design, CFD insights, and iterative testing with the bioprocess team, the internship will help establish a foundation for next-generation systems that overcome current limitations and support scalable, efficient cell-culture operations.Preferred ExperienceFinal-year engineering or master’s (M2) student specializing in fluid dynamics, computational modeling, and process optimization in industriesStrong focus on CFD applications and hands-on experience in CAD and CFD fields.Rigour, organizational skills and adaptability with Good interpersonal skills and team spiritFluent in English, both spoken and writtenAdditional InformationContract Type: Internship (Between 5 and 6 months)Location: Paris Education Level: Master's Degree