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