BIOMILQ is developing technology to make breastmilk outside the body, produced from mammary cells. We’re making the future of feeding fearless, and 100% human by offering families a new option for supplemental feeding — one that’s as close to breastmilk as possible and cultivated under safe conditions using our first-of-its-kind technology.
Our provisional patent-pending process leverages the unique biological properties of milk-producing mammary epithelial cells combined with bioreactor technology developed to collect secreted cellular products. The high-density, 3-dimensional system provides similar structural features as the mammary gland, creating the appropriate environment for the cells to reproduce their biological function of milk production, outside of the body. Our process enables us to produce milk that requires no downstream separation, concentration, or intensive thermal processing so we can retain all 2500+ molecules of milk in the perfect constellation for bioavailability and digestibility in infants.
Applications are due April 25, 2021
This position might be for you if:
You are a technical leader
You have conducted experimental research or project design involving at least one or more of the following: coding for life sciences, cell culture, biological and biochemical assays, small-scale engineering design, statistical analysis, literature review
You are comfortable performing critical analyses and interpreting data for actionable decision-making that impacts the greater company
As a life-long learner, you keep a pulse on current relevant scientific literature and innovation within your field
You like to move fast, but are able to maintain meticulous record-keeping
You are a cross-functional powerhouse
You enjoy working closely with teammates to complete deliverables of a caliber to be used in funding applications, investor updates, and publications
You thrive when your input for scientific strategic skills is leveraged, is actively engaging in regular scientific, and broader all-hands team meetings
You have an innate ability to articulate complex topics to a scientific audience as easily as your own family
You love tackling challenging problems with a team
You believe in our mission of working towards better infant nutrition, women’s health, and sustainability
As a conscientious teammate, you’re curious to learn from co-workers and share your personal passions
You enjoy working collaboratively with a broad and diverse team and stepping outside of your comfort zone
You’re naturally inclined to think critically and creatively to work through murky problems with limited resources
Ambiguity is your jam and you’re able to strive ahead without direction
You hold yourself and others to the utmost ethical standards in all scientific and professional endeavors
Qualifications & Preferred Experience
Education
Rising undergraduate senior or graduate student in computer science, statistics, biological or chemical engineering, or another applicable STEM field
Preferred experience with independent hypothesis generation, experimental design, implementation, and analysis
Background knowledge
Required:
Experience creating dashboards or other data trending tools for life sciences
Familiarity with statistical analysis methods and software
Can build us a cloud-based application or Tableau dashboard using data we have generated in the lab along with partnering with our Ph.D. Scientists to help us look at scale-up planning
System controls experience or Computer Science
Experience with cellular biology concepts
Preferred:
Basic understanding of cell-based manufacturing, scale-up and/or bioprocess and bioreactor design considerations
Benefits and Compensation
Preference is given to local students (no relocation assistance provided)
Expected to work 40 hours per week with one week vacation (July 3-11)
Paid summer stipend commensurate to experience
Guaranteed mentorship with C-suite leaders committed to developing your professional skills
Assurance that your contributions support and advance BIOMILQ’s strategic imperatives
Starting with a cohort of student associates with frequent group meetings and experiential learning
For application information, email Michelle.egger@biomilq.com.
