Process Engineering Intern

Liberation Labs•Richmond, IN

64d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This is a paid internship from either May to August 2026 or May to December 2026. This position is 100% on-site and is based in Richmond, Indiana. Occasional travel is required; candidates must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. Work schedule: Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. Rate of pay: $25 - $28 / hour. Application Details and Company Contact Information: To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume to BambooHR Please note, we will be contacting applicants in late 2025 or early 2026 to schedule interviews Company Overview Liberation Bioindustries is developing a global network of fit-for-purpose precision fermentation manufacturing facilities, starting with our launch facility in Richmond, IN. We build the critical infrastructure needed to produce novel bioproducts at scale and enable the precision fermentation market. Together, with our customers and partners, we use our innovative thinking and passion for manufacturing to make everyday products more affordable and more accessible. We believe that precision fermentation can unlock solutions that have real and lasting impact on the future of sustainability. Our first facility in Richmond, IN is currently under construction with anticipated start-up in 2026. Our Purpose: Unlock the promise of biotech by commercializing the foods, materials, and other bioproducts of the future – today. Our Vision: Become the preferred creation partner for the biology revolution trusted to deliver and constantly advance the manufacturing processes of the industry. Our Mission: Design, build and operate a purpose-built precision fermentation platform with global reach so that visionaries can be entirely focused on advancing the potential of biology. What we offer: Liberation Bioindustries is committed to providing exciting career and growth opportunities in an environment that values trust, respect, openness, teamwork, creativity, enthusiasm, and diligence. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels they have an equal opportunity to reach their potential and is accepted and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to Liberation Bioindustries. Join us as a Process Engineering Intern You will have the opportunity to work closely with our process engineering team and engineering partners to help complete the commissioning and start-up of an industry-leading precision fermentation facility.

Requirements

Working towards an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering, fermentation, or other engineering disciplines.
Candidate must be comfortable working on a construction site around heavy machinery (i.e. cranes and forklifts).
Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
Strong computer skills; highly proficient in Excel
Ability to perform all work in a timely, and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting. with employees, subcontractors, and other third parties.
Ability to present information in a clear and organized manner in both written and verbal form.
Self-starter, highly inquisitive and detail oriented.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Self-driven, collaborative, and results-oriented.
Responsible for delivering on your assigned work, contributing to the team where needed with minimal supervision.
Resilient, able to handle ambiguity, and enjoys the challenges and rewards of working for a start-up.

Nice To Haves

Previous relevant work experience is preferred.
Knowledge of fermentation and/or bioprocesses is preferred.

Responsibilities

You will support the Company’s process engineering team with tasks related to the commissioning and start-up of biomanufacturing facility.
Perform construction site and installed equipment quality checks
Gather and organize equipment and project data to enable a safe and successful start-up (i.e. equipment list data, spare parts, etc.)
Review SOPs and provide feedback
Prepare slide decks and presentations as needed
Attend meetings, take notes, and track action items.
Monitoring and analyzing process data, identifying trends, and generating reports to track performance and identify areas for improvements.
Help with preparing and maintaining detailed process documentation, including operating procedures and batch record sheets.
Work with cross-functional teams, including quality, operations, plant engineering and maintenance, to optimize production and achieve output goals.
Continuously demonstrate a sense of ownership over assigned tasks to delivery top-quality and time-bound results.
Incumbent will learn about the process and facility design that the construction is based on.
Complete other duties as required