R&D Innovation Intern

Job description

About

Neoplants is a biotech start-up founded by Lionel (Ex Google) and Patrick (PhD Genetic Editing, ENS), working on the first generation of bio-engineered plants to fight air pollution. We're starting with indoor air pollution, which is up to 5 times higher than outdoors, and is caused by a specific type of pollutant called VOCs. We create plants capable of effectively remediate these compounds in your home (up to 30 times more effective than traditional plants). Our longer-term ambition is to leverage our technologies for other large-scale applications, such as CO2 capture and storage. We are backed by top tier Silicon Valley and European investors and we are currently based in Paris, France.

Job Description

At Neoplants, the Innovation team is interested in developing new technologies, and especially for accelerated continuous evolution of proteins.  

You will be involved in establishing a stable orthogonal replication system in Escherichia coli , and then to create a selection system enabling evolution and selection of enzymes of interest with it to increase their activity, or to change their affinity. 

In order to achieve this goal, you will perform:

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Literature review to understand the technology and optimize it

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Plasmid construction to use this system using Golden-Gate cloning

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Test of the orthogonal replication system in Escherichia coli

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Creation and validation of screening tools

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Evolution of enzymes of interest for our product

This internship will allow you to conduct a project using molecular biology, biochemistry and microbiology.  You will also get the chance to discover the working environment of an R&D lab in a dynamic and vibrant startup.

Project Title: Establishing a stable orthogonal replication system in-house

Project Leader: Dona Sleiman / Margaux D’avola

Preferred Experience

We are looking for passionate, and talented students to help us lay the foundations of what will become the next range of biotechnology products that people interact with everyday. If you are a highly motivated and organized student with a solid background in molecular biology, biochemistry or microbiology, don't hesitate to contact us.

Professional English skills required.

Shared values: Team spirit, Positive impact, Excellence, Humility

Why join us?

Contribute to global innovation by collaborating with world-class experts in their field, learn from the founders, and get regular updates on everything happening in the company through monthly company-wide meetings.

Join an innovative startup where you can make an impact and at any position in the company

Participate in recurring company events, such as our annual kick-off, offsite seminar, after-work, celebrations every month, team activities like escape games or go-karting

Come work in our brand new Neolab, 'The Seed': A unique 1,200m2 space on two floors featuring a state-of-the-art wetlab, full-scale performance testing rooms among other high-end equipment, as well as open offices and great team spaces!

Enjoy great benefits:

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Competitive compensation

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Transportation (Navigo card or bike pass): 100% reimbursed.

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Swile (lunch vouchers): 10 per day worked - 55% paid by the company

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Healthy snacks and fruit in the office

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Your own Mac Book pro

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Personalized little attentions

Other information about the role:

Office location: The Seed, 47 Rue du Docteur Léonce Basset, 93400 Saint-Ouen

Starting date: The sooner the better :)

Recruitment Process

1 HR intro & culture fit interview (visio)

2 Role-Related Knowledge interview (on site or visio)

3 Meet the team & visit the Seed (on site)

Sounds like an opportunity for you?

Join Neoplants and help us cultivate a greener, healthier future for everyone.

We get a lot of applications so don’t shy away but surprise us ;)

Neoplants values diversity within its organization and in its relationships with its stakeholders. Thus, with equal skills, we study all applications without any discrimination.

Additional Information

·  Contract Type: Internship (Between 4 and 6 months)
·  Start Date: 03 March 2025
·  Location: Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine
·  Education Level: Youth Training
·  Experience: < 6 months