Bioprocess Technician: Phage Production & Scale-Up

SuperMicrobiologists; France; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SuperMicrobiologists is seeking a Bioprocess Technician to support day-to-day production activities focused on bacteriophage production, including shake flasks, bench-scale bioreactors, and purification steps.

You will sample for in-process controls, monitor parameters, and assist with documentation, inventory, and cleanroom duties while collaborating with R&D to optimize processes. The role requires hands-on attitude and adherence to SOPs.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in biotech or bioproduction.
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques and microbial culture in 2D/3D.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain rigorous documentation.
• Team player with a proactive hands-on attitude.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with shake flasks, bioreactors, and purification steps is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate shake flasks (Erlenmeyer cultures) and bench-scale bioreactors for production of bacteriophages.
• Purify bacteriophages (TFF, filtration steps, bottling).
• Sample for in-process controls or QC analysis.
• Monitor critical process parameters.
• Participate in troubleshooting and continuous improvement to optimize production processes.
• Prepare media, buffers, and other reagents for production.
• Clean and sterilize equipment (e.g., bioreactors).
• Support process optimization and scale-up with R&D / process development teams.
• Fill out batch records and production documentation with accuracy and traceability.
• Participate in daily operations management, including inventory tracking and ordering of consumables.
• Routine cleaning of cleanroom areas.

Skills

Team player

Proactive mindset

Hands-on attitude

Strong documentation

SOP adherence

Education

Technical degree in biotechnology or related field

Job description

As a Bioprocess Technician, you will be involved in day-to-day production activities, particularly focusing on:

* Preparation and operation of shake flasks (Erlenmeyer cultures) and bench-scale bioreactors for the production of bacteriophages
* Purification of bacteriophages (TFF, filtration steps, Bottling)
* Sampling for in-process controls or QC analysis
* Monitoring of critical process parameters
* Participating in troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts to optimize production processes and resolve on-going issues
* Preparation of media, buffers, and other reagents needed for production
* Cleaning and sterilization of equipments (e.g bioreactors)
* Supporting process optimization and scale-up activities in collaboration with the R&D / process development activities
* Filling out batch records and production documentation with accuracy and traceability
* Participation in daily operations management, including inventory tracking and ordering of consumables
* Routine cleaning of cleanroom areas

Prefered experience :
* Technical degree (BTS / DUT / License Pro / Bachelor’s) in biotechnology, bioproduction, biochemistry, or related field
* At least 2 years of experience in comparable work fields (Biotech, Bioproduction…)
* Familiarity with aseptic techniques and microbial cell culture in 2D / 3D
* Ability to follow SOPs and maintain rigorous documentation
* Team player with a proactive mindset and hands-on attitude
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment