Microbiology Laboratory Technician / Technicien(ne) de laboratoire

Aviwell; Toulouse; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A biotechnology startup is seeking a highly talented Microbiology Laboratory Technician for a full-time position in Toulouse. The candidate will support the platform for isolating and characterizing anaerobic bacteria while being experienced in microbial isolation and molecular biology techniques. The position requires 2+ years of relevant experience, fluency in French and English, and a Bac+2 in microbiology or related fields. The role offers a competitive salary and has the potential for transition to a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English, with team meetings held in English.
• 2+ years of experience in bacterial culturing and isolation.
• 2+ years of experience in molecular biology techniques.

Responsabilités

• Perform procedures for culturing and isolating bacteria.
• Prepare culture media and assist with scale-up for studies.
• Conduct microbiology and bacterial physiology operations.

Connaissances

Knowledge of microbiological analysis methods

Aseptic technique mastery

Bacterial culture processing

Adherence to Good Laboratory Practices

Strong organizational skills

Adaptability to automated lab equipment

Clear communication

Good command of scientific English

Formation

Bac+2 in microbiology, biotechnology, or bioprocesses

Description du poste

Microbiology Laboratory Technician / Technicien(ne) de laboratoire

Toulouse, Occitanie, France

About the job

Aviwell operates at the convergence of DIGITAL & LIFE SCIENCES. Our mission is to develop natural and sustainable solutions to improve animal health to better nourish and provide FOOD SECURITY to the 8 billion people on our planet... and to do so at a fraction of the cost. We are a deep-tech startup with our HQ in Toulouse, France and with sales offices in Boston, USA.

The company is based on three disruptive assets :

• Proprietary biostatistical algorithms,
• Extensive microbiology and physiology expertise, and
• Native and Adaptive Biomimicry

When combined, we have the ability to develop revolutionary feed solutions for farmers that significantly improve animal growth and health. Aviwell aims to market these unique products on a global market.

In order to support its research and innovation department, Aviwell is recruiting a highly talented Microbiology Laboratory Technician for a full‑time position. The candidate will be responsible for supporting the platform for isolating and characterizing anaerobic bacteria, including upscaling production for animal studies and genomic sequencing. The candidate will be experienced in microbial isolation, cultivation, and characterization, preparation of general laboratory media and reagents, and general molecular biology procedures.

Summary of Job Responsibilities

• Perform procedures for culturing and isolating bacteria, including strict anaerobes, under a variety of growth conditions
• Prepare culture media (solid and liquid) and assist with scale‑up for animal studies
• Follow established procedures for microbial library management, including sample traceability and data recording
• SOP development
• Conduct microbiology and bacterial physiology operations (e.g., OD monitoring, growth characterization)
• Perform molecular biology workflows: DNA extractions, PCR, electrophoresis, purification
• Prepare samples and DNA extracts for downstream analyses
• Maintain thorough records of experiments in an electronic laboratory notebook
• Apply and uphold laboratory health and safety regulations
• Participate in routine lab management (inventory, maintenance, ordering)
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary and international team
• Present brief updates during internal team meetings on experimental work

Location

• Toulouse, France

Minimum Education

• Bac+2 in microbiology, biotechnology, or bioprocesses

Minimum Work Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in bacterial culturing and isolation
• 2+ years of experience in molecular biology techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, etc.)
• Experience in media preparation
• Fluent in French and English (team meetings held in English)

Skills

• Knowledge of microbiological analysis methods
• Mastery of aseptic technique and bacterial cultivation
• Familiarity with bacterial culture processing (filtration, extraction, purification)
• Strong adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and safety standards
• Autonomy, team spirit, rigor, and strong organizational skills
• Comfortable with computer tools and adaptable to automated laboratory equipment
• Clear written and oral communication; ability to document work and present technical information
• Good command of scientific English

Contract & Start Date

The position will begin as a CDD (1 year) with the potential to transition to a CDI. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Expected start date : January 2026, with the possibility to start in February.