Research & Development Intern
BHJ A/S digest are the proud producer of palatants to the petfood industry. Palatants are food acceptance improvers and have the purpose to make dry pet food more appealing towards the pet by having a great smell. In BHJ we mainly produce digest from chicken viscera, but also many other raw materials depending on the costumer’s demands.
Primary tasks
In the research and development department of BHJ digest we are eager to expand our knowledge and generate new procedures to help support the work in the department.
The hydrolysis project aims to be a knowledge project with many outputs to be used in future projects. A combination of thorough literature research, method development, hands on experimental trials in the laboratory and documentation will be needed to successfully carry out this project.
Problem to be assessed
At the laboratory at BHJ digest we have a broad variety of enzymes which we would like to obtain more information about. Furthermore, it is desired to develop a standard method when receiving enzymes, to assess if the enzyme has the necessary effect on the raw material.
Project boundaries
The project is limited to only focusing on the hydrolysis of chicken liver. The project will be focusing on the following:
- method development
- method optimization
- conducting experiments in the laboratory
- comparing results and evaluating enzyme activity
- creating various SOP’s for future use
Desired project outcome
- SOP for receival of new enzymes.
- SOP for usage of spectrophotometer
- Standard method for testing hydrolysis degree
- White paper with specific information on hydrolysis degree
- White paper with general information on enzymes
Personal profile
We imagine that you are currently studying Food Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
In addition, it is important that you:
- are enrolled in a study program
- want to gain hands-on experience in industrial development
- are curious about new knowledge and eager to gain deeper insight into the company
- are responsible and able to work independently
- are a team player
We offer
As an intern with us, you will be offered free accommodation in our employee housing for the entire duration of your internship.
Additionally, you will receive:
- a structured onboarding program to set you up for success
- two mentors to support you with both theoretical and practical aspects
- a strong and positive team that is always ready to help and guide you
- insight into a global company with diverse business areas, a clear vision, mission, and strategy
Process
Are you eager to contribute to our hydrolysis project?
Send us your resume incl. a description about what you can contribute to this project before Sunday 4 May.
We review applications continuously, so be sure to submit yours as soon as possible.
If you would like more details about the project, the benefits of working with us and the free accommodation provided for the duration of your internship, reach out to Laboratory Technician, Sussi Løngaa:
📧 Email: sulo@bhj.dk
📞 Phone: +45 74 35 12 41
Take the next step in your career with BHJ A/S.
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At BHJ, we find new homes for meat and fish side streams from global food production. After upgrade in our factories in a number of countries, the new ingredients are ready to create value in other ways.
By using the ingredients in new ways, e.g. as pet food, we contribute to making sure that valuable raw materials do not turn into waste.
BHJ is based in Graasten, Denmark, with companies, offices and plants in 12 countries, and we work with raw material suppliers and customers all over the world. BHJ employs around 1100 people globally.
BHJ is part of the US-based Lauridsen Group (LGI).
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