Apprenticeship - Molecular Biology R&D 24-25
Nutropy
Île-de-France, France · France
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Apprenticeship - Molecular Biology R&D 24-25
Type of contract
Apprenticeship
Department
Ingredient Production
Contract duration
12 months
Ideal Starting Date
September 2024 (flexible)
Location
Evry
Position's status
Open
1 more property
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A few words about us! Nutropy develops the next generation of dairy products. Nutropy is a Venture-Backed French company that develops an animal-free plug & play milk replacement for large scale dairy applications through our precision fermentation technology. We produce milk proteins and fatty acids identical to those produced by cows to enable the production of cheeses that taste as good as conventional cheese but are more sustainable, healthier and better for the animals. 🌐 Linkedin
📑 Job description
At Nutropy, your job will consist in:
Design, plan, execute and analyze different experiences in the strain engineering pipeline hand-in-hand with your supervisors and colleagues, working both autonomously and in collaboration
Develop and optimize different strains for recombinant protein and molecule production
Identify bottlenecks and re-design processes accordingly
Perform experiments at lab scale and conduct product characterization
Participate in the development and conduct analytical assays
Manage a rigorous lab notebook, write SOPs and maintain logs of strains
Prepare and present results, conclusions and technical recommendations to your supervisors and the team
Collaborate with the different departments
Perform literature searches when necessary and propose innovative solutions
Maintain equipment as well as laboratory inventory, consumables and solutions
Undertake any other activies as needed by the business
You must be present 5 days a week for this position when with Nutropy; apprenticeship schedules with 2 / 3 days do not fit this role
🛠️ Skills we are looking for
Education:
Master, undergraduate/BTS student in engineering, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology or similar relevant tracks
A previous experience in a lab (public or private), ideally with similar responsibilities
Able to speak French and English (intermediate level) and be comfortable with English scientific literature
Profile:
Independant, well organized and proactive
Precise and capable of prioritising tasks
Problem-solver
Strong communication skills
Interest for the alternative proteins domain
Motivated to work in a dynamic start-up environment
🗯️ Interviewing process
We will organize 3 to 4 interview rounds, including reference checks.
As an equal opportunity employer, Nutropy welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of sex, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or social origin, disability, religion or belief. Under its equal opportunities policy, Nutropy is aiming to achieve gender parity in staff employed at all levels in the Organisation. At the time of appointment, preference between suitable candidates shall be given to the candidate of the gender which is under-represented in the relevant grades within the category to which the vacancy belongs. During the different stages of the recruitment procedure, specific measures shall be taken to facilitate access for candidates with disabilities.
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