Intern in Bioprocess

Nūmi is the first European cultivated breast milk company aiming to produce maternal milk to better match the ideal nutrition for babies. We are an early stage startup on the mission of providing babies with a better nutrition and offer a new alternative for mothers who can’t or won’t breastfeed.

Located in Paris, Nūmi is backed by top tiers international investors, scientists and academic institutions.

What we are looking for

Nūmi is looking for a junior profile to join our team, in the Bioprocess squad. We are seeking curious and motivated individuals with a strong interest in cell biology and bioprocess. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring the efficiency of our experimental workflow and contributing to our lab life.

Key Responsibilities

Bioreactor operations: You will support bioreactor runs and monitor bioreactor parameters (pH, DO, temperature, agitation, etc.), collect time-point samples, and perform basic analytical assays.

Conducting cell culture experiments: You will be learning and helping senior cell scientists on various cell culture experiments.

Using cell and molecular biology Techniques: You will apply a range of cell and molecular biology techniques, such as RT-qPCR, immuno-histochemistry, western blot and flow cytometry.

Routine maintenance of cell cultures: You will assist with routine maintenance of cell cultures, including feeding, passaging, viability assessments, and data logging.

‍Documentation and reporting: You will document experimental procedures, observations to ensure data integrity and traceability and prepare comprehensive reports that convey experimental findings, progress, and potential areas for improvement.

Support in admin and operational tasks

Recruitment process

• We first check that your skills match the expectations
• First interview with someone from the team
• Technical interview with someone from the R&D team
• Final interview on site (when possible) to meet part of the team, visit the labs & office and co-founders

Nūmi is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life

• Master/Engineering Degree in bioprocess, cell and molecular biology, biological engineering, or other life science discipline. Ideally, you have previous experience in bioprocess showcasing your ability to learn and adapt protocols effectively.
• Currently enrolled in a School/University in which the internship is part of the curriculum (has access to "Convention de Stage".

• Capacity to fully understand and exert critical thinking over scientific research papers
• Excellent Communication Skills: Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is required.
• Passion for the Mission: A genuine passion for Nūmi's mission to bring a better nutrition for babies around the world.

Unique opportunity to be one of the first employees at an early stage biotech company, shaping the future of infant nutrition

Growth opportunities: you will have the opportunity to grow and develop with the company, with opportunities to take on more advanced positions

Access to top-quality facilities, research services and infrastructure

⭐ Employee first mentality, we prioritize the well-being of our team members, both in terms of their mental and physical health.

Values

☀️ Positivity : At Nūmi, we cultivate positivity every day. Our mission drives us to communicate with passion and energy, always keeping the bigger impact in sight. We celebrate quick wins, but never lose track of our ultimate goal.
Excellence: At Nūmi, excellence starts with dedication and a commitment to constant improvement. We embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and push ourselves to deliver high-quality results. Through effort, attention to detail, and integrity, we grow both individually and collectively as a team.
Team-Work and Pedagogy: At Nūmi, we believe that teamwork makes us stronger. We encourage knowledge-sharing, open feedback, and mutual respect. Each Nūmiz is here to lift others up, ensuring that the collective succeeds.
Ambition: At Nūmi, we set ambitious goals and challenge ourselves to think big. Nūmi is driven by bold ideas and relentless determination, always aiming for the stars to create real impact.