Senior Cell Scientist

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

This role is seeking an entry to mid-professional with a proven track record in cell biology, cell culture, microscopy, and flow cytometry. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring the efficiency of our experimental workflow and contributing to the establishment, development, and differentiation of cell lines.

Key Responsibilities

🧪Conducting Cell Culture Experiments: You will be responsible for performing various cell culture experiments, including the establishment and adaptation of cell lines, as well as optimizing cell media hand in hand with the analytical chemist/cell media formulation team

🔬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, to characterize the cells and monitor their differentiation progress.

🚀Protocol Development and Optimization: You will collaborate with the team to establish and optimize experimental protocols in different research areas, including characterization, differentiation, and cell culture. Your input will be crucial in enhancing the efficiency and scalability of our production processes.

👩🏻‍💻Documentation and Reporting: document experimental procedures, observations to ensure data integrity and traceability and prepare comprehensive reports that convey experimental findings, progress, and potential areas for improvement.

Requirements

• PhD in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, biological engineering, or other life science discipline. You should have 5 to 10 years of experience in cell culture techniques. Ideally, you have expertise in establishing cell lines in different species, showcasing your ability to adapt and optimize protocols effectively.
• Molecular Biology Techniques: Proficiency in common molecular biology techniques for cell characterization is crucial. Experience with PCR, RT-qPCR, and immunohistochemistry will enable you to analyze and assess the properties and behavior of the cells you work with.
• Ability to maintain mammalian cell culture including isolation, expansion, and cryopreservation of cells
• Demonstrated ability to optimize genetic engineering protocols to increase efficiency, reduce turnaround time or reduce cost
• Experience leading projects and managing contract research relationships
• 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.

Bonus!

• Familiarity with flow cytometry, cell differentiation, and/or tissue engineering is highly desirable. These skills would further enhance your contributions to our research and development efforts.
• Knowledgeable about CMC and quality requirements
• Postdoctoral studies or experience in a startup
• Mass spectrometry, RNAseq, bioinformatics.. experience
• French language

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 (e.g. PhD position, senior research engineer)

🔬 Access to top-quality facilities, research services and infrastructure

💰 Competitive salary

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

Recruitment process

To apply please email us at eden@numi.life

• We first check that your skills match the expectations
• First interview with our cofounder and CTO Eugénie
• A technical case study in English to give you a taste of what we are working on at Nūmi
• A last interview on site (when possible) to meet part of the team and visit the labs & office

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