Strategic Partnerships and Fundraising Associate

About us

MakeGrowLab (MGL) is a young, fast-paced biotechnology start-up located in Pulawy, Poland. The company dedicates its time to researching and creating alternative materials such as plastic-free packaging, vegan leather, and much more. 

Key responsibilities

Strategic Planning 

• Provide critical support and participation in implementing annual OKRs, fundraising plans, budget, and developing strategies to execute and achieve these goals.

• Prepare reports and documents required (term sheets, budgets, etc.) 

• Commit to the implementation of personal learning and development plan agreed upon

Individual Fundraising and Portfolio Management

• Actively seek funding ( Grants, Investments, Donations, etc.) and other partnership relationships to meet our long-term strategic goals.

• Craft and refine letters of inquiry, grant reports, donor proposals, etc.

• Assist in the planning and implementation of special events

• Assist in the negotiation between partners and investors

• Undertake additional duties and activities as the Strategic Partnership and Fundraising team might require.

Ideal candidate

• Experience in raising and managing capital

• Legal permission to work in Poland 

• Related degree or equivalent experience.

• Excellent relationship management, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and oral). English is a must at MGL.

• Ability to inspire and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated experience and agility with a wide variety of written communications. Strong track record writing clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals/reports highly desired.

• Experience and high interest in the worldwide start-up environment.

• Fluency with MS Office and Google Suites (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) is strongly preferred.

Our offer

• Full-time position, health and retirement benefits

• Professional development (Workshops/Conferences)

• Work with international companies

• Possible remote position

• Please send your CV and cover letter in English to

R&D Manager: Bioprocess Engineer

MakeGrowLab is looking for an R & D Manager: Bioprocess Engineer in Pulawy. The selected candidate will be involved in all aspects of scaling MakeGrowLab’s biocellulose based technologies for multiple commercial applications and will be involved in the design/build and commissioning of new equipment as well as improving and maintaining existing equipment and infrastructure.

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Key responsibilities:

• Co-manage implementation of new processes/products and exploring new technology in the area of microbial cultures, bacterial cellulose and new materials as bioprocess technical expert

• Assist in design bioreactors, fermenters and indoor agricultural equipment for MGL upstream process

• Assist in research and development of downstream processes and collaborate with design and research associates

• Oversee R & D pilot production

• Manage the plant process capability measurement, evaluation programs

• Lead troubleshooting identification and problem-solving in the plant for process and quality issues as a resource for manufacturing

• Support in creating company policies including, but not limited to:  Quality, Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, GMPs, and HACCP

• Accountable for completion of projects that deliver measurable results that are financially validated.

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Our requirements:

• B.S. or higher in Chemical/ Bioprocess / Mechanical Engineering/ Biotechnology or equivalent experience. Higher level degree a plus.

• Interest or experience specific to farming, particularly indoor controlled environment agriculture

• Familiar with bacterial cellulose 

• Familiarity with scalable purification and drying techniques 

• Pilot-scale / Research Scale-up experience, particularly in Biotechnology

• Experience with GAP / GMP and engineering for food manufacturing is a plus

• Experience in aseptic/sterile fermentation/bioprocessing equipment, processes, and techniques.

• Applicable knowledge of equipment sanitary design (for biotech, food and/or cosmetics) and proper clean-in-place (CIP) techniques

• Experience transitioning novel processes from research to commercial-scale applications

• Project management experience

• Excellent communication skills, comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment and on research / prototypical equipment

• Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 30 kg.

• Ability to recognize the opportunity for improvement, lead change, and deliver results.

• Sensitivity for dynamic business needs with the ability to accept and drive organizational change.

• Experience supporting regulatory inspections is desirable

Our offer:

• Full-time position, health and retirement benefits

• Flexible hours

• Professional development (Workshops/Conferences)

• Work with international companies

Operations&Finance Intern

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Key activities:

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• Supporting the executive team in a project's milestones & workflow

• Assist in documenting procedures for third-party monitoring(including PARP grants...etc). 

• Assist in review and approve all operational invoices and ensure they are submitted for payment

• Having a keen eye on budgets and budgetary changes.

• Assist in creating and monitoring projects and teams.

• Assist in reviewing workloads and manpower to ensure targets are met.

• Assist in maintaining communication between R&D, production and sales team 

• Assist in maintaining external communications 

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Our requirements:

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• Student, Bachelors or higher in Business Management, Finance or related fields

• Interest or experience in Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Biology

• Excellent English and Polish communication skills(Verbal and Written)

• Great at Excel (Word) and all other data visualization programs.

• Must have a positive attitude and be able to work with others

• Attention to detail required

Our offer:

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• Possible Full-time position after the internship

• Flexible hours

• Professional development (Workshops/ Conferences)

• Work with international companies

Internships

If you are looking for a new experience away from school contact Us regarding summer and winter internships from:

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- Design

- Waste Management

- Material Science

- Marketing

- Others relevant

If you think you can became Future Farmer at MGL, do not hesitate to send Us your CV at

01.11.2020 Pulawy

MakeGrowLab sp. z o. o. z siedziba w Pulawach zaprasza do skladania ofert w zamowieniu:

Projekt systemu zawierajacegoautomatyczny system wymiany plynow.

Moduł projektowy konstrukcji i sytemu w CAD

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Po wiecej informacji zapraszamy firmy konstrykcyjne, automatykow produkcji i zblizone branze do wysylania maili na skrzynke pocztowa

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