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Internship - Plant Pathology & Laboratory Automation (F/H/NB) Internship – Plant Pathology & Laboratory Automation (F/H/NB) Duration: 6-month internship Start date : From January 2027 Location : La Dargoire Research Center – Lyon (69009) Department : Plant Pathology Hub ABOUT BAYER At Bayer we are visionaries, driven to solve the world’s challenges and a company with more than 150 years history. Bayer’s La Dargoire Research Center in Lyon, France is a hub of innovation and discovery. Our dedicated teams of biologists, chemists, and biochemists are at the forefront of crop protection research, applying cutting-edge technologies to combat plant diseases and safeguard food supply. YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and optimize cellular assays for high-throughput screening of plant pathogens Conduct literature reviews and establish robust culture, growth, and sporulation conditions for fungal pathogens Perform microbiological experiments under sterile laboratory conditions Support assay validation, automation, and transfer to robotic screening platforms Analyze and interpret experimental data Document and standardize experimental protocols to support continuous improvement YOUR PROFILE: You are: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree (Bac+3 to Bac+5) in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related field Comfortable working in a laboratory environment, particularly under sterile conditions Motivated to work with laboratory automation and robotic platforms Enjoying hands-on experimental work and data analysis Able to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team Curious, rigorous, and proactive Fluent in English, both written and spoken WHAT WE OFFER: A unique opportunity to work at the intersection of Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Automation, and High-Throughput Screening Ownership of a dedicated research project with real impact on Bayer's screening activities Hands-on experience in assay development, fungal biology, laboratory automation, and data analysis The opportunity to develop scientific, technical, and professional skills in an international R&D environment Division: Crop Science Code de référence: 891956