Internship - Plant Pathology & Laboratory Automation (F/H/NB) (Lyon, Rhône, FR)
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Internship - Plant Pathology & Laboratory Automation (F/H/NB)
Internship – Plant Pathology & Laboratory Automation (F/H/NB)
Duration: 6-month internship
Start date : From January 2027
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.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and optimize cellular assays for high-throughput screening of plant pathogens
Conduct literature reviews and establish robust culture, growth, and sporulation conditions for fungal pathogens
Perform microbiological experiments under sterile laboratory conditions
Support assay validation, automation, and transfer to robotic screening platforms
Analyze and interpret experimental data
Document and standardize experimental protocols to support continuous improvement
YOUR PROFILE:
You are:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree (Bac+3 to Bac+5) in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related field
Comfortable working in a laboratory environment, particularly under sterile conditions
Motivated to work with laboratory automation and robotic platforms
Enjoying hands-on experimental work and data analysis
Able to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team
Curious, rigorous, and proactive
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
WHAT WE OFFER:
A unique opportunity to work at the intersection of Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Automation, and High-Throughput Screening
Ownership of a dedicated research project with real impact on Bayer's screening activities
Hands-on experience in assay development, fungal biology, laboratory automation, and data analysis
The opportunity to develop scientific, technical, and professional skills in an international R&D environment
Division:
Crop Science
Code de référence:
891956
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