Internship
Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) Bioprocessing Internships 2026 (X2 Posts) Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for Bioprocessing Internship opportunities 2026 at its Bioprocessing Platform in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Two internship positions are available for graduates in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry and Biotechnology. Pasted text Internship Application Closing Date: 13 October 2026 Internship Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Number of Posts: 2 Reference Number: TIA260928-2 Experience Required: 0–2 years Position: Bioprocessing Intern The minimum qualification is a relevant BSc or Bachelor of Applied Science, while relevant BSc Honours or MSc qualifications are preferred. Pasted text About the TIA Bioprocessing Internship Programme 2026 The internship is designed to support research, development and project-management activities within the TIA Bioprocessing Platform. Pasted text Successful candidates will gain practical exposure to areas including laboratory operations, research activities, experimental data collection and analysis, scientific reporting, quality management, compliance and project execution. Pasted text Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must have at least one of the following qualifications: * BSc in Biochemistry; * BSc in Microbiology; * BSc in Chemistry; * Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology; or * Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemistry. Pasted text Applicants should compare the exact qualification they hold with the qualifications specified for the internship rather than assuming that every general science qualification will qualify. Pasted text Preferred Qualifications TIA indicates that the following postgraduate qualifications are preferred: * BSc Honours in Biochemistry; * BSc Honours in Molecular Biology; * BSc Honours in Microbiology; * BSc Honours in Chemistry; * MSc in Biochemistry; * MSc in Molecular Biology; * MSc in Microbiology; or * MSc in Chemistry. Pasted text A postgraduate qualification is therefore advantageous, but the stated minimum requirement starts at the relevant bachelor’s-degree level. Experience Requirements The Bioprocessing Internship is advertised as an entry-level opportunity requiring 0–2 years of work experience. Pasted text This means graduates with no formal work experience can still be considered, provided they meet the other requirements. Duties and Responsibilities…
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