Microbiology/Biotechnology Lab Technician

Generare; Paris; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Generare in Paris is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to join the production team and drive daily workflows from soil-derived microbial samples to extracting valuable therapeutic compounds.

You will perform microbial isolation, DNA extraction, sequencing, and fermentation support, while documenting procedures and ensuring equipment readiness in a hands-on, growing deeptech environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of lab experience in biotech or microbiology.
• Hands-on experience with microbial workflows and DNA handling.
• Proficient in maintaining accurate documentation and lab hygiene.

Responsabilités

• Perform microbial isolation, DNA extraction, PCR, and sequencing (Nanopore).
• Support cloning library construction and host strain transformation.
• Carry out organic extraction of microbial cultures to isolate bioactive compounds.
• Prepare reagents, maintain equipment, and ensure readiness for daily workflows.
• Record protocols and results with high accuracy in lab software.
• Collaborate with Production to plan and execute workflows.

Connaissances

PCR

Transformation

DNA prep

Molecular biology

Lab paperwork

Formation

BTS/DUT or Licence in microbiology/biotechnology/molecular biology

Outils

Nanopore sequencing

Laboratory equipment

Description du poste

About Generare

At Generare, we’re reopening one of humanity’s most powerful sources of innovation: the natural evolved chemistry of microbes. We’ve built a discovery engine that blends synthetic biology, computational biology, and automation to explore the vast 97% of microbial natural products that remain undiscovered, and to turn that hidden diversity into a rapidly growing library of truly novel bioactive molecules. The platform is already running at industrial scale, revealing new scaffolds and modes of action faster than any other approach, and unlocking fresh routes to tackle antimicrobial resistance, cancer, parasitic diseases, and major agricultural needs.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Laboratory Technician to join our production team and play a key role in executing daily workflows that take us from soil‑derived microbial samples to the extraction of valuable therapeutic compounds. You will work on a variety of technical steps central to Generare’s discovery engine, including microbial isolation, DNA extraction and sequencing, strain transformation, fermentation, and compound extraction. You will collaborate closely with other lab team members to ensure experimental quality, equipment readiness, and accurate documentation of procedures. This position is ideal for a hands‑on, experienced technician eager to contribute to a growing deeptech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Sample processing & microbial workflows – Perform microbial isolation, DNA extraction, PCR, strain transformation, and sequencing (Nanopore).
• Molecular biology & fermentation – Support the construction of cloning libraries, transformation of host strains, and culture in fermentation conditions.
• Compound extraction – Carry out organic extractions of microbial cultures to isolate bioactive small molecules.
• Lab coordination & maintenance – Prepare reagents, maintain laboratory equipment, and ensure readiness of material for daily workflows.
• Documentation & traceability – Record protocols and experimental results in lab software with a high degree of rigor.
• Team collaboration – Work closely with the Production team to plan and execute workflows efficiently and support collective goals.

Profile

• Education: BTS, DUT or Licence in microbiology, biotechnology, or molecular biology.
• Experience: 3–5 years of laboratory experience, ideally in a biotech or microbiology‑focused environment.

Hard skills

• Good command of molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, transformation, DNA prep).
• Familiarity with microbial culture and basic fermentation techniques.
• Experience with sequencing and organic extraction is a strong plus.

Soft skills

• Organization – Excellent record‑keeping, attention to detail, and lab hygiene standards.
• Team spirit – Ability to work collaboratively, communicate clearly, and take ownership of shared lab responsibilities.

Languages

Proficient in French, comfortable reading and writing in English.