Intern - Support Unit (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 a motivated and detail-oriented Intern to join our Support Unit team, for a 6-month IEFP [+TALENTO] internship. The role requires strong technical expertise in the preparation of buffers, chemical solutions, and laboratory media in accordance with approved protocols. The candidate must be able to perform laboratory calculations, dilutions, unit conversions, and concentration/pH adjustments with accuracy. The position involves hands-on laboratory work, including weighing, pipetting, and handling of chemical and biological reagents, as well as the preparation, aliquoting, labelling, and storage of laboratory solutions and materials. It also requires competent use of core laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meters, shakers, autoclaves, dispensers, and filtration systems. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to good laboratory practices, including cleaning procedures, cross-contamination prevention, and environmental control, while maintaining high standards of chemical safety, PPE usage, and waste management.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of buffers, solutions, cells, and reagents according to defined requirements, including the execution of laboratory calculations and adjustments of concentrations, pH, and volumes.

• Ensures accurate weighing, measurement, and handling of reagents with full traceability, as well as filtration, sterilisation, aliquoting, and labelling of prepared solutions.

• Responsible for ensuring appropriate storage conditions and stability of reagents, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, contamination prevention, and adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) in all preparation and handling activities.

Your Profile

• Eligible for IEFP [+TALENTO] internship.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and/or Biotechnology.

• Buffer and solution preparation (accurate formulation and pH adjustment).

• Cell culture handling and basic aseptic techniques.

• Analytical and laboratory calculations (dilutions, molarity, unit conversions).

• Sterile filtration and sample preparation techniques.

• Reagent handling, aliquoting, and labelling under traceability requirements

• Operation of laboratory equipment (pH meters, balances, centrifuges, autoclaves, pipettes).

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Reliability and responsibility in regulated environments.

• Time management and prioritization of tasks.

• Basic Excel/data handling for laboratory records and others.

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: 15th August 2026