Intern in Bioprocess

Nūmi®; Paris; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Unique opportunity to shape future of infant nutrition

Growth opportunities within the company

Access to top-quality facilities

Employee well-being prioritization

Résumé du poste

Nūmi® in Paris is seeking a motivated junior profile for its Bioprocess squad. The role involves supporting bioreactor operations, conducting cell culture experiments, and applying molecular biology techniques. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and exceptional communication skills in English.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape infant nutrition with an early-stage biotech company, including growth opportunities and access to quality research facilities.

Qualifications

• Master's or Engineering degree in a relevant field.
• Enrolled in a school/university with internship requirements.
• Ability to understand and analyze scientific research.

Responsabilités

• Support bioreactor operations and monitor parameters.
• Assist in conducting cell culture experiments.
• Apply cell and molecular biology techniques.
• Maintain cell cultures including feeding and viability assessments.
• Document experimental procedures and observations.

Connaissances

Cell biology

Bioprocess experience

Data analysis

Proficiency in English

Formation

Master/Engineering Degree in bioprocess, cell and molecular biology, or related field

Description du poste

About Nūmi

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.

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: support bioreactor runs and monitor parameters (pH, DO, temperature, agitation), collect time‑point samples, and perform basic analytical assays.
• Conducting cell culture experiments: learn and help senior cell scientists on various cell culture experiments.
• Using cell and molecular biology techniques: apply techniques such as RT‑qPCR, immuno‑histochemistry, western blot and flow cytometry.
• Routine maintenance of cell cultures: assist with routine maintenance including feeding, passaging, viability assessments, and data logging.
• Documentation and reporting: document experimental procedures and observations to ensure data integrity and traceability and prepare comprehensive reports conveying 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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

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.