Intern - Scientific Office (On-site: Porto, Portugal) - This internship is part of the ATIVAR.PT internship programme (IEFP) [+TALENTO], co-funded by the European Social Fund / Portugal 2030.

Our Organization

FairJourney Biologics is a world leading CRO in antibody discovery, engineering, characterization, and production. It provides services to pharmaceutical companies and top biotech’s from U.S., Europe and Japan. FairJourney Biologics combines deep expertise in antibody phage display with a cutting-edge proprietary mammalian display platform capable of identifying high affinity and developable lead antibody candidates during the earliest stages of drug discovery. This exciting set of technologies and expertise gives the company a unique edge in therapeutic antibody development. Its state-of-the-art facilities are in Porto, Portugal. For more information, please visit www.fjbio.com.

The Role

We are seeking an Intern to join our Scientific Office team for a 6-month IEFP [+TALENTO] internship. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the scientific, technical, and commercial aspects of a biotechnology service company. The successful candidate will support activities related to protein production, purification, and characterization services while developing an understanding of customer interactions processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to the company’s different business areas and service offerings.

• Develop knowledge of protein production and purification workflows, as well as functional and biophysical protein characterization techniques.

• Support the Scientific Office team in managing incoming customer inquiries and service requests.

• Assist in the preparation, review, and submission of quotations and project proposals.

• Help gather and organize technical information required for customer communications and project planning.

• Collaborate with scientific and operational teams to ensure accurate and timely responses to customer requests.

• Maintain records and documentation related to customer interactions and service proposals.

• Participate in internal meetings and contribute to process improvement initiatives when appropriate

Your Profile

• Eligible for IEFP [+TALENTO] internship.

• Master’s degree or PhD in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.

• Basic knowledge of biochemistry, molecular biology, and/or biotechnology.

• Interest in and understanding of the principles underlying protein production and purification.

• Introductory knowledge of functional and biophysical protein characterization techniques.

• Familiarity with research and development (R&D) environments and good laboratory practices.

• Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new scientific concepts.

• Strong attention to detail and a rigorous approach to the analysis of technical information.

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English, particularly in scientific and technical contexts.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow guidance from technical supervisors.

• Strong sense of responsibility and commitment to the objectives of the internship.

We Offer

• 6-moth full-time paid internship.

• Integration in a highly motivated team;

• Working in an international environment;

• Opportunity of career development.

Does this sound like you?

Come and build your career with us!

Deadline for applications: 30th June 2026