Biology Technician

SuperMicrobiologists; Maisons-Alfort; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SuperMicrobiologists in Maisons-Alfort is seeking a microbiology technician to perform analyses under ISO 17025 and support proficiency testing, sample prep, and testing plans. The role emphasizes confidentiality, quality assurance, and collaboration across teams, with English-language trainings either on-site or abroad.

The candidate should hold a BTS/DUT or equivalent in microbiology, show autonomy, and be able to manage multiple projects while adhering to biosafety standards.

Qualifications

• BTS, DUT or professional bachelor’s degree in microbiology.
• Proficiency in conventional microbiological methods.
• Autonomy and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under quality assurance standards.
• Health condition compatible with handling class 2 pathogens.
• Knowledge of hygiene, safety rules, and biological risk management.
• Proficiency in standard office software.
• Ability to work in pairs and strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological analyses under ISO 17025 accreditation.
• Participate in organizing Inter-Laboratory Proficiency Tests under ISO 17043 accreditation.
• Plan technical activities.
• Sample preparation following random coding to ensure data confidentiality.
• Perform homogeneity and stability tests.
• Shipping and receiving packages.
• Contributing to the drafting of campaign plans.
• Support training sessions and network activities for official laboratories, in English, on-site or abroad.
• Participate in the management of the strain collection, with other teams.
• Ensure good laboratory practices (quality procedures, traceability, waste disposal, etc.).
• Take part in transversal tasks for unit functioning (admin support, lab duties, media control).

Skills

Conventional microbiological methods

Autonomy & organization

Multitasking

Teamwork in pairs

Team spirit & flexibility

Quality assurance standards

Hygiene & biosafety knowledge

Office software proficiency

Health condition for BSL-2 pathogens

Education

BTS / DUT / professional bachelor in microbiology

Job description

Overview

Under the hierarchical authority of the Unit Head and her Deputy, you will contribute to the activities of the European Union Reference Laboratory for Listeria monocytogenes (EURL Lm), part of the Food Safety Laboratory, Maisons-Alfort site / Salmonella and Listeria Unit (SEL) / Reference Team.

Responsibilities

• Performing microbiological analyses under ISO 17025 accreditation.
• Participating in the organization of Inter-Laboratory Proficiency Tests under ISO 17043 accreditation.
• Planning of technical activities.
• Sample preparation following random coding to ensure data confidentiality.
• Performing homogeneity and stability tests.
• Shipping and receiving packages.
• Contributing to the drafting of campaign plans.
• Supporting the organization of training sessions and other network activities for official laboratories. Trainings are delivered, under the supervision of a scientific project manager, in English, either on-site or abroad.
• Participating in the management of the strain collection, in collaboration with the other two teams of the unit.
• Ensuring good laboratory practices (compliance with quality procedures, material traceability and consumables management, waste disposal, cleaning, etc.).
• Participating in transversal tasks for the overall functioning of the unit (administrative support, lab room responsibilities, control of culture media).

Your profile

Required education and experience: BTS, DUT or professional bachelor’s degree in microbiology.

Skills:

• Proficiency in conventional microbiological methods.
• Autonomy and organizational skills.
• Responsiveness and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in pairs.
• Strong team spirit and flexibility required.
• Ability to work under quality assurance standards.
• Knowledge of hygiene, safety rules, and biological risk management.
• Proficiency in standard office software.
• Health condition compatible with handling class 2 pathogens.