INTERNSHIP - Advanced Methods for Water Microbiology Monitoring - Septembre 2026

Job Description:

About the job

For over 100 years, Danone has been supporting people worldwide with its 146 delicious brands. Located in over 120 countries with more than 89,000 employees across production sites, warehouses, headquarters, and R&D center, Danone continually develops iconic products. Certified as Bcorp and Happy Trainees, Danone strives to be a better company for the world, its consumers, and its employees.

YOUR MISSIONS AT DANONE:

This internship will take place in Gif-Sur-Yvette, at our Research Center, starting from September 1st, 2026. Mathis, Water Microbiology & Processing Scientist in the Water Science & Technology team, will guide you through your day-to-day tasks and help you grow in your role:
* Advanced water microbiology research in industrial context.
* Evaluate real-time microbial monitoring technologies applied to water savings.
* Benchmark and comparison of analytical devices.
* Analyse, interpret and communicate scientific results.
* Laboratory experimentation and industrial implementation.
* Literature review.

THE BENEFITS OF THIS INTERNSHIP:
* Up to 2 days/week of remote work
* Full reimbursement of your public transportation pass or partial/full reimbursement of mileage expenses
* ""Vendredi je grandis"" program: development every Friday afternoon covering career, soft skills, and hard skills.
* Internship : Compensation from EUR1,300 (Bachelor's +4 and gap year) to EUR1,500 (Bachelor's +5) gross/month.
* Benefits: company restaurant, bike parking

For this position, we are looking for someone:
* Available from September 2026 for a duration of 6 months
* At the level of Bac+4/5 in university, business school, or engineering school
* With fundamental knowledge in environmental microbiology, microbial ecology or biological engineering.
* With solid understanding of analytical methods (microbial culture, flow cytometry, DNA sequencing, qPCR…), data analysis and water processing.
* Organized, proactive, curious, autonomous, ability to work with different profiles.
* Enjoys being part of multidisciplinary, cross-category environments.
* English language is a must" descriptionHeader="
For over 100 years, Danone has been supporting people worldwide with its 146 delicious brands. Located in over 120 countries with more than 89,000 employees across production sites, warehouses, headquarters, and R&D center, Danone continually develops iconic products. Certified as Bcorp and Happy Trainees, Danone strives to be a better company for the world, its consumers, and its employees.

YOUR MISSIONS AT DANONE:

This internship will take place in Gif-Sur-Yvette, at our Research Center, starting from September 1st, 2026. Mathis, Water Microbiology & Processing Scientist in the Water Science & Technology team, will guide you through your day-to-day tasks and help you grow in your role:
* Advanced water microbiology research in industrial context.
* Evaluate real-time microbial monitoring technologies applied to water savings.
* Benchmark and comparison of analytical devices.
* Analyse, interpret and communicate scientific results.
* Laboratory experimentation and industrial implementation.
* Literature review.

THE BENEFITS OF THIS INTERNSHIP:
* Up to 2 days/week of remote work
* Full reimbursement of your public transportation pass or partial/full reimbursement of mileage expenses
* ""Vendredi je grandis"" program: development every Friday afternoon covering career, soft skills, and hard skills.
* Internship : Compensation from €1,300 (Bachelor's +4 and gap year) to €1,500 (Bachelor's +5) gross/month.
* Benefits: company restaurant, bike parking " workFromHome="On-site