Microbiology Internship - Sassenheim, Nederland - AkzoNobel

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About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

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We are looking for an Intern to join the AkzoNobel Microbiology Expertise Group: Understanding microbial growth potential on paint dry films

AkzoNobel is a company that is developing and producing paints. Famous brands are Sikkens, Flexa and Hammerite. The Microbiology Expertise Group (MBEG) is taking care of the microbiological protection of paints and related materials. Wet paints can be deteriorated by bacteria in the can, and dry paint films can be overgrown by fungi and algae. The MBEG is researching ways to prevent this.

Project Aim:

• Understand microbial growth on paint dry films.
• Identify algae and fungi susceptibility under natural conditions (rain and sunlight exposure).
• Prevent microbial growth in paint environments.

Internship Tasks:

• Screen individual algae and fungi for growth potential on paint films.
• Study combinations of individual microorganisms for growth on paint films.
• Conduct growth studies on paint films with mono- and mixed-algal and -fungal cultures.
• Utilise Techniques such as: Media and consumable preparation, Sample preparation (painting panels), Cultivation of fungi and algae in specific growth media,Quantification of fungal spores and algal cells (using culture-dependent microbiological methods), Microbial growth assessment on paint dry films.

Expected Outcomes:

• Enhanced research aptitude and collaborative skills.
• Exposure to an international research and industrial environment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support other microbiological lab-related projects.
• Assist with general tasks as needed.

What do you Bring?

• You are a student currently enrolled in Biology or Chemistry HBO Program within the Netherlands
• You are available from September 2024 to June 2025
• You have a passion for research and like to work with Microorganisms in a lab setting
• You are a team player who can work safely and productively in a mulitcultural team

Become part of an outstanding company

AkzoNobel is consistently rated as one of the top employers in The Netherlands. You will join a company that is committed to achieving real sustainability. At a personal level you will also benefit from:

• Monthly full-time allowance, plus travel work-from-home expenses
• Work experience in an international company
• Various training opportunities to improve your hard and soft skills in the workspace
• Successful interns will be considered for positions within AkzoNobel

We welcome your online application via Only online applications including resume and a cover letter will be considered. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Isgar, Talent Acquisition Coordinator. Send an email to

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 39522