Senior Cell and Media Development Specialist

<h3>About Nūmi</h3><p>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 to revolutionize how we feed the next generation. If you want to join a fast growing, VC backed, biotech startup, Nūmi is the place for you! </p><h3></h3><h3>What we are looking for</h3><p>Nūmi is looking for a Senior Cell and Media Development Scientist who will work closely within our Cell Biology Team with our Analytical Team on media development. The Senior Cell and Media Development Specialist will be responsible for leading media development projects and navigating through complex data sets to develop cell culture media formulations. Prior experience in cell line development, media optimisation and setting up process plans for in-process optimization are key requirements. As part of your mission at Nūmi you will:</p><ul> <li>Maintain mammalian cell culture including expansion, and cryopreservation of cells</li> <li>Plan, execute, and analyze cultivation experiments with complex data sets to understand mass balances and metabolic shifts</li> <li>Engineer innovative cell manipulations with a product development mindset</li> <li>Analyze and present data to a multidisciplinary research team and communicate recommendations and ideas for future research efficiently</li> <li>Conduct literature searches in relevant scientific journals to optimize scientific approaches</li> <li>Mentor junior team members in designing and executing experiments while advancing the projects</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul> <li>PhD in Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related engineering or life science discipline and 8+ years of relevant industry experience or a Master's degree in the above fields with 12+ years of relevant industry experience</li> <li>Strong expertise in mammalian cell culture techniques and establishment of cell lines</li> <li>Strong background in cell biology topics including cell cycle, proliferation, differentiation, and cellular adhesion</li> <li>Experience in DoE and other engineering type experimental design strategies</li> <li>Proficient in sterile aseptic handling of mammalian cells</li> <li>Growth mindset, curiosity, and ability to learn quickly and work independently as a self-directed problem solver</li> <li>Desire to work as a team player and build a diverse, collaborative, and kind work environment</li> <li>Strong organizational skills to prioritize and deliver against timelines and competing priorities</li> <li>Strong verbal and written communication skills in English</li> </ul><p></p><h3>Bonus</h3><p>Ideally you have experience in some, but not necessarily all, of the following areas:</p><ul> <li>Experience working with high-throughput screening and lab automation</li> <li>Experience with 2D and 3D culture, microcarriers and/or cell bioreactors (small or large scale)</li> <li>Hands-on experience using CRISPR/Cas9 to edit eukaryotic genomes.</li> <li>Project management tools and Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) softwares</li> <li>Previous management experience</li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>🚀 Unique opportunity to be one of the first employees at an early stage biotech company, shaping the future of infant nutrition</p><p>💥 Growth opportunities: you will have the opportunity to grow and develop with the company, with opportunities to take on positions of responsibility and management</p><p>🔬 Access to top-quality facilities, research services and infrastructure</p><p>💰 Competitive salary</p><p>⭐ Employee first mentality, we prioritize the well-being of our team members, both in terms of their mental and physical health.</p><p></p><h3>Process</h3><ul> <li>We first check that your skills match the expectations</li> <li>First interview with our cofounder and CTO Eugénie</li> <li>A technical case study in English to give you a taste of what we are working on at Nūmi</li> <li>A last interview on site (when possible) to meet part of the team and visit the labs &amp; office</li> </ul><p></p><p>Nūmi is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life.</p>