iPROOF Bioeconomy Development Intern - Summer 2027 | Primient
About Primient
Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We're investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we're focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.
Job Description
Role Description: The iPROOF - Bioeconomy Development Intern will provide direct support to the iPROOF project team during its build and commissioning phase in Decatur. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be a part of a new and innovative project from the ground up. The intern will contribute to the technical aspects of the project with additional opportunities to contribute to the related business development effort, gaining a holistic view of bringing a new venture to life.
Additional housing stipend from $1,500 to $3,000 depending on work and candidate's location.
Key Projects & Responsibilities
Assist in equipment qualification to ensure proper functionality and compliance.
Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for various processes.
Assist in the development of Process Control Description/Narrative
Support business development activities under the guidance of Business Development Director.
Report directly to the iPROOF General Manager.
Skills & Qualifications
Must be engaged in an active biotechnology-related degree program.
Have an understanding of precision/industrial fermentation and common downstream processing unit ops (referencing UIUC College of ACES and IBRL facility as an example).
Strong math, science, and computer skills are required.
Ability to work in a dynamic, project-based environment.
Total Rewards
Starting pay of $21.00/hr + overtime with opportunity to advance with our pay for skill system.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
Competitive Pay
Multiple Healthcare plan choices
Dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
Paid holidays & vacation
Floating days off
Parental leave for new parents
Employee resource groups
Learning & development programs
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Career Path & Culture
Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.
Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow.
Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")
The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.
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