Bioanalytical Laboratory Intern
About Nūmi
Nūmi is a bioproduction platform harnessing human mammary cells to produce key ingredients with proven health benefits across all stages of life. More specifically, it is the first European cultivated breast milk company aiming to produce human milk constituents to better match the ideal nutrition for babies! We are an early stage startup on the mission to revolutionise how we feed the next generation. If you want to join a fast growing, VC backed, biotech startup, Nūmi is the place for you!
What we are looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Intern in molecular biology and analytics to join our innovative team. This intern will play a vital role in analysing milk constituents. You will gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge start-up lab environment while contributing to our mission to improve infant and specialised nutrition.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform HPLC analyses and enzymatic assays for sugar quantification, including method development and optimisation
- Conduct detection and analysis of secreted proteins using ELISA and Western blot techniques
- Analyse cellular secretion profiles by RT-qPCR and support the media development team in data interpretation and decision-making
- Document experimental procedures and present results to the team
- Contribute to general laboratory and operational activities as needed
As a junior member in a small startup your responsibilities will also span lab management, lab duties and helping other team members and more specifically our lab manager Julie in day to day operations!