Posting Title: Internship: Antigen Purification, Modification and Analytical Characterization, Italy, 2026 Help us get ahead of disease together with our Vaccine Chemistry Group
Education required: Degree in Chemistry or CTF, or a closely related discipline.
Other requirements: Practical experience from laboratory coursework or prior internships.
Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques and data analysis.
Interest in purification, chemical modification, and analytical characterization of antigens.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and a proactive approach to learning.
Ability to work effectively in a team and follow scientific protocols.
Motivation to grow professionally and contribute to impactful vaccine research.
Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in Italian and good working knowledge of English.
Expected Start date: November 2026
Internship period: 6 months (can be renewed)
Application deadline: 7 ottobre 2026
Internship Type: Extra-Curricular




What will you do? Support laboratory activities focused on antigen purification, chemical modification, and analytical characterization.
Conduct experiments to evaluate different antigen modification technologies and determine key process parameters influencing performance and product attributes.
Assist with testing of a new instrument for antigen purification.
Contribute to the development, optimization, and implementation of analytical methods (e.g. HPLC-based assays).
Record, analyze, and maintain accurate experimental data and documentation.
Present findings and contribute to technical reports or internal presentations.
Collaborate with experienced scientists in a multidisciplinary environment.
Follow best laboratory practices and safety standards in a regulated research setting.
What will you learn? Hands-on experience in antigen purification and chemical modification.
Practical knowledge of chromatographic purification and tangential flow

📌 Internship: Antigen Purification, Modification and Analytical Characterization, Italy, 2026 (Siena)
🏢 Biotecnologie - Farmacia - Chimica
📍 Siena