Milena Treacy

ETH Zurich Master's graduate in Health Sciences and Technology with a robust academic foundation in molecular biology, oncology, and preclinical research. Experienced across diverse scientific domains, including cancer biology, ageing research, medical device development, and science communication. Committed to driving innovation in health, lifestyle, and life sciences, offering practical laboratory expertise, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach to research and development.

Barista, Bartender and Operational Assistant at Le Café Bar GmbH (2025-02 – Present)

As a part of Le Café, I gained valuable experience behind the bar serving coffee, cocktails and engaging with customers both during the day and at nighttime. I developed the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, enhancing my skills in multitasking and working effectively under pressure. I supported the management with operational tasks, event organisation, and communication with business partners, taking on additional responsibilities.

Additionally, I played a key role in opening and lauching a new location in Zurich Niederdorf.

• Served coffee, cocktails and engaged with customers during day and nighttime shifts
• Developed multitasking and pressure management skills in fast-paced environment
• Supported management with operational tasks and event organisation
• Communicated with business partners and took on additional responsibilities
• Played a key role in opening and launching a new location in Zurich Niederdorf

Marketing and Communication Assistant at ETH Zurich (2023-03 – 2024-02)

At ETH Entrepreneurship, I supported the mission of empowering young entrepreneurs by organising community events, managing social media posts, and overseeing video projects featuring ETH spin-off founders. My role also included customer relationship management, administrative tasks and website design, fostering connections within the entrepreneurial ecosystem at ETH Zurich.

• Organized community events supporting young entrepreneurs
• Managed social media posts and content
• Oversaw video projects featuring ETH spin-off founders
• Handled customer relationship management and administrative tasks
• Contributed to website design
• Fostered connections within the entrepreneurial ecosystem at ETH Zurich

R&D Internship at STIMIT AG (2023-09 – 2023-12)

During my research internship at Stimit as part of my master's degree program, I gained valuable experience in medical device development, manufacturing, clinical trial management, and the processes of verification and validation for medical devices. This challenging and insightful experience provided a deep understanding of bringing innovative products from concept to clinical application in a start-up environment.

• Gained experience in medical device development and manufacturing
• Participated in clinical trial management
• Learned verification and validation processes for medical devices
• Understood product development from concept to clinical application
• Worked in a start-up environment

High School Tutor at Boost the Support (2021-05 – 2022-08)

I helped high school students of various ages and grades with their homework and exam preparation in the following subjects: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and English.

• Tutored high school students in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and English
• Provided homework assistance
• Prepared students for exams
• Worked with students of various ages and grades

Master of Science ETH in Health Sciences and Technology – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) (2024)

Bachelor of Science UZH in Biomedicine – University of Zurich (UZH) (2022)

Swiss Matura – Realgymnasium Rämibühl (2017)