Lab Technician

C12 Quantum Electronics; Paris; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

C12 Quantum Electronics is seeking a hands-on Lab Technician to support the CNT Engineering team in Paris. You will assist in producing, characterizing, and handling carbon nanotubes, ensuring smooth day-to-day lab operations and reliable data collection.

You should have a technical degree and enjoy experimental work, with strong organization and clear communication in English. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge quantum materials in a collaborative, fast-growing lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in physics, electronics, materials science, or related field.
• Hands-on lab experience in a technical environment.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Good English communication, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Support daily lab operations for the CNT engineering team.
• Maintain lab equipment with routine checks and troubleshooting.
• Manage lab consumables and spare parts inventory.
• Ensure proper labeling, documentation, and organization of samples and spaces.

Skills

Lab operations

Hands-on work

Detail oriented

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SEM

Probe station

Vacuum systems

Job description

Founded in 2020 and based in the heart of Paris, C12’s mission is to be at the center of one of the biggest technological breakthroughs of the century and change the course of history by building a universal quantum computer.

At C12, we believe that achieving a true breakthrough in quantum computing requires rethinking the fundamentals. That’s why our founders—deeply rooted in academic and engineering excellence—have chosen carbon nanotubes as the building blocks of our quantum processors. This ultra-pure material dramatically reduces error rates, boosts performance, and minimizes hardware overhead—key ingredients for scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing. By crafting a unique approach that scales, we aim to revolutionize quantum computing just as silicon transformed classical computing.

Since our founding, we’ve raised over €25 million in funding, published 11 scientific papers, and secured 8 patents. Today, our fast-growing team of 80+, including 25 PhDs, has over 26 nationalities represented. We have our own cutting-edge lab spaces in Paris' historic Panthéon district, where scientists, engineers, and innovators work side-by-side to tackle some of the most exciting technical challenges of our time.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of quantum technology and want to make a real impact, C12 offers a unique environment to grow, learn, and innovate.

Your role at C12 Quantum Electronics:

As part of the Carbon NanoTube (CNT) Engineering team at C12, you will support the teams which produce, characterize and manipulate the carbon nanotubes and help ensure smooth, safe and reliable day-to-day lab operations. Your job will involve:

• Supporting daily lab operations across the CNT engineering team: loading/unloading equipments, manipulating samples between teams
• Maintaining lab equipments : routine checks, basic maintenance and troubleshooting
• Managing lab consumables and spare parts: inventory tracking, ordering and storage
• Ensuring proper labeling, documentation and organization of samples and lab spaces

About you:

• You have a technical degree (BTS, DUT, Bachelor’s or equivalent) in physics, electronics, materials science, chemistry or a related field
• You love experimental lab work and have hands-on experience in a technical environment
• You are comfortable exchanging with external partners and suppliers
• You are detail-oriented and well organized in your work
• You communicate easily in English (verbal and written)

Preferred traits

• Experience in materials characterization techniques (e.g. SEM, probe station).
• Experience with small electronics and mechanical parts
• Experience with vacuum / gas systems
• Experience in stock management

You should join us if...

• You like hands-on work and technology
• You want to contribute to achieving landmark results in quantum computing, making a difference in the emerging quantum technologies
• You want to work within a team of 80+ people with various backgrounds in nanofabrication, quantum electronics, and carbon nanotube science to create a revolutionary quantum computing processor
• You want to thrive in an exceptional scientific environment with several industrial and academic partners
• You share our values (excellence, scientific integrity, diversity, curiosity, and care) and want to help us define our product-focused culture and ambition to accelerate

We still encourage even if you don’t meet all the requirements. Rest assured, we are committed to finding the right fit for our team and are open to adjusting compensations based on skills and experiences. Applications from women are especially welcomed!