Internship- Fermentation

Novo Nordisk • Clayton, NC

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About The Position

The Fermentation intern will support process engineering in fermentation at Novo Nordisk’s Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility. The intern will develop and track key performance indicators for the fermentation team’s broth delivery work, collaborate with process engineers, attend meetings, and provide weekly progress updates. At the end of the internship, the intern will prepare a final report and present it to the management team.

The ten-week NNPILP Early Talent Summer Internship Program provides hands-on, full-time work experience and meaningful project work alongside experienced industry professionals. The program also includes instructor-led training, a leadership engagement series, and lunch-and-learn sessions. The program is scheduled to run from May 17, 2027, through July 23, 2027.

Requirements

• Be pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Be a rising junior or rising senior.
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Have excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and Word and familiarity or capability with most other Microsoft Office applications.
• Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

• Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering majors are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support process engineering in fermentation.
• Develop and track KPIs for the fermentation team in broth delivery.
• Work closely with process engineers and attend all meetings.
• Provide weekly updates on project progress.
• Prepare a final report and present it to the management team at the end of the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern