Internship - Cryopreservation of Fungal Strains & Laboratory Automation (F/H/NB)

Internship - Cryopreservation of Fungal Strains & Laboratory Automation (F/H/NB) Internship – Cryopreservation of Fungal Strains & Laboratory Automation (F/H/NB) Duration: 3 to 6 months, depending on the academic program Start date: To be determined according to the academic program Location: La Dargoire Research Center – Lyon (69009) Department: Plant Pathology Hub

ABOUT BAYER

At Bayer we are visionaries, driven to solve the world’s challenges and a company with more than 150 years history. Bayer’s La Dargoire Research Center in Lyon, France is a hub of innovation and discovery. Our dedicated teams of biologists, chemists, and biochemists are at the forefront of crop protection research, applying cutting-edge technologies to combat plant diseases and safeguard food supply.

CONTEXT

Collections of fungal strains are an essential resource for crop protection research and development. Their cryopreservation in liquid nitrogen ensures their long-term availability, traceability, and quality. Within the Plant Pathology department, teams use and maintain these collections for biological assays and the evaluation of innovative solutions. Establishing a robust storage and tracking system is therefore critical to safeguarding laboratory activities.

MISSIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess the existing fungal strain collection, including viability, purity, and sporulation capacity
• Help establish a physical organization system using barcoded tubes and boxes suitable for cryopreservation
• Contribute to configuring and using dedicated software for sample registration, location, and tracking
• Define an inventory management strategy, including rules for registration, updates, movement tracking, and information archiving
• Handle strains at very low temperatures, enter data, and propose procedures to improve the traceability, reliability, and efficiency of the collections

CANDIDATE PROFILE

You are:

• A student pursuing a vocational bachelor’s degree, third-year bachelor’s degree, or two-year higher technical diploma in biology, biotechnology, biological analysis, bioanalysis and quality control, or an equivalent field
• Interested in microbiology, plant pathology, or fungal strain collection management
• Rigorous in following procedures, identifying samples, and entering data
• Proficient in using digital tools, spreadsheets, and data management software
• Autonomous and committed to following laboratory safety instructions
• A good communicator and collaborator within a multidisciplinary team
• Able to read, write, and speak English at an intermediate level, which is preferred

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A unique opportunity to develop scientific, technical, and professional skills in an international R&D environment
• Hands-on experience in microbiology, cryopreservation, traceability, and digital sample management tools
• A tangible contribution to implementing an automated system for storing and tracking cryopreserved fungal strains

Division: Crop Science Code de référence: 891957