Intern - Discovery & Engineering

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

As an Intern in the Discovery & Engineering team, the responsibility is to independently execute experiments and contribute to antibody discovery workflows by troubleshooting protocols and optimizing methods. Provide technical support to senior team members and collaborate in achieving project goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory tasks, including reagent preparation, cell culture maintenance, and sample management, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) independently

• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors, proactively seeking guidance when challenges arise

• Being able to support the preparation and presentation of project reports

• Assist senior team members with experimental setup and day-to-day lab operations to ensure smooth workflow and timely project progress

Your Profile

• Eligible for IEFP [+TALENTO] internship

• Master's degree in Biological Sciences or related field

• Experience in routine assays supporting discovery projects (e.g., ELISA, SDS/WB, cell-based assays), with strong problem-solving, data analysis, and documentation skills

• Ability to follow SOPs for routine tasks, with attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to proactively consult with team members and supervisors when troubleshooting challenges

• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise

• Basic understanding, some relevant experience and behaviours, some autonomy and minimal supervision required for assay set-up

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!

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

Deadline for applications: 31th August 2026