WE OFFER DAIRY LOVERS
ANIMAL-FREE ALTERNATIVES WITHOUT COMPROMISE.
MISSION
As vegan dairy substitutes proliferate in the market, there is a growing demand for dairy analogues that closely mimic the taste, texture, and nutritional profile of animal-derived dairy products.
At Maya Milk, we specialize in engineering and optimizing microbial strains for precision fermentation, enabling food companies to produce sustainable,
animal-free dairy proteins and fats with exceptional efficiency and quality.
Our mission is to revolutionize the dairy industry by empowering producers to deliver dairy alternatives that provide the same sensory experience dairy lovers cherish, without compromising on quality, nutrition, or sustainability.
OUR IMPACT
Today’s model for food production is ripe for a change that we haven’t seen since millennia. Industrial animal farming, domesticating and growing macro-organisms like cow and sheep, is no longer sustainable. We see the detrimental effects on the ecology as wildlife vanishes and natural resources deplete.
We see the future in microorganisms. We are investing in technologies to harness the power of microorganisms and bring about a change in the ecosystem. Our primary goals are minimal environmental footprint, animal-welfare,
and better food for everyone.
OUR PROCESS
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Yeast
We are developing yeast cultures that are very similar to the ones used to bake bread. Harnessing the power of microbes that early bakers used in Ancient Egypt and redesigning them with modern technology allow us to produce dairy ingredients we desire.
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Fermentation
We use precision fermentation technology to produce our dairy proteins at large scale. This tightly controlled environment is very similar to what you would see in a beer brewery. Our productive yeast strains are the most efficient way of producing alternative proteins to the dairy industry.
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Dairy
We are working towards creating better tasting, more nutritious, and animal-free dairy without the harmful antibiotics, hormones, and allergens. The dairy ingredients we provide represent improvement on animal-derived food in every aspect.
PRECISION FERMENTATION
Maya Milk empowers food companies by providing advanced microbial strain engineering and bioprocess optimization solutions to enable the sustainable and efficient production of animal-free dairy ingredients.
ANIMAL-ORIGIN-FREE WHEY PROTEIN
OUR TEAM
WE’RE HIRING!
About the Position
We are looking for a molecular biologist, strain engineer as a key member to join our startup.
Our goal is to create impact in the alternative protein industry, and contribute to a sustainable future.
We are currently running our R&D operations in Izmir, Turkey. If you can relocate and work with us on-site, that is great.
If you would like to work remotely, that is also great.
As part of the team, you will be expected to interact frequently to keep up to date, but also work independently.
This is a great position to deep dive into strain engineering, metabolic engineering, protein engineering, and precision fermentation.
Please contact us:
Requirements:
BSc in Microbiology, Metabolic Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related engineering or life science discipline with 3+ years relevant industry experience
0+ years (PhD) or 2+ years (MSc) post-degree research experience; previous work in an industrial setting, especially a startup, is a plus
Experience with standard molecular biology techniques including PCR, gene cloning, transformation, electrophoresis, and culturing microbes
A positive, open, and intellectually curious team player who embraces the challenges and excitement of an entrepreneurial business
Experience with sub-cloning techniques is a plus
Experience in metabolic engineering; familiarity with prokaryotic or eukaryotic microorganism physiology is a plus
Experience in protein engineering and designing/screening libraries is a plus
Key responsibilities:
Help design and perform experiments focused on molecular cloning, genetic engineering, protein expression, and strain evaluation
Design and build strains to optimize production of targeted molecules
Analyze fermentation results to identify improved strains and iterate on strain development
Keep up to date and explore scientific literature to identify and pursue new strain engineering strategies
Generate hypothesis-driven experiments to improve strain development
Collaborate cross-functionally to develop processes that can be executed at commercial scale
Collaborate on design, construction, and screening of recombinant proteins and strain libraries
Contact us:
New York Cohort 2021