Microbiology Technician

ADLIB; Paris; Sur place; EUR 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ADLIB is seeking a Microbiology Technician to join our innovative biotechnology team. You will support strain development and screening programmes through microbiology, molecular biology and analytical workflows in a hands‑on laboratory role.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary R&D team, perform aseptic culture work, maintain traceability of samples and contribute to routine laboratory workflows while adhering to SOPs and high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related field.
• Practical lab experience in microbiology through industry, internships or research.
• Strong understanding of microbiological techniques and aseptic practices.
• Experience handling microbial cultures and executing lab protocols accurately.
• Excellent data recording and labelling discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple experiments with attention to detail.
• Good data communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards.

Responsabilités

• Perform microbial culture, inoculation, plating and restreaking using aseptic techniques.
• Run screening campaigns with shake-flask cultures and plate-based workflows.
• Maintain and track microbial cultures and samples with traceability.
• Support molecular biology workflows including transformations and colony picking.
• Conduct routine measurements such as optical density and plate-reader assays.
• Assist with sample preparation and analytical workflows as required.
• Keep accurate lab records and timely documentation of experiments.
• Follow SOPs and quality standards; collaborate with R&D teams.

Connaissances

Microbiology techniques

Aseptic working

Data integrity

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication

Formation

BSc or equivalent in Microbiology or related field

Outils

VIAFLO

Opentrons

Plate reader

Molecular biology workflows

Description du poste

Microbiology Technician

Join an innovative biotechnology company developing advanced microbial and bioprocess technologies. This is a hands‑on laboratory role supporting strain development and screening programmes through microbiology, molecular biology and analytical laboratory activities. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary R&D team, contributing to the execution of screening campaigns and routine laboratory workflows.

What you’ll be doing

• Performing microbial culture, inoculation, plating and restreaking activities using aseptic techniques.
• Running screening campaigns involving multiple shake‑flask cultures and plate‑based workflows in parallel.
• Preparing, maintaining and tracking microbial cultures and samples with complete traceability.
• Supporting molecular biology workflows including transformations, colony picking and minipreps.
• Performing routine laboratory measurements including optical density and plate‑reader assays.
• Supporting sample preparation, chemical extractions and analytical workflows where required.
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records and ensuring timely documentation of experimental work.
• Following SOPs, laboratory procedures and quality standards to ensure reliable results.
• Collaborating with internal teams to support research and development activities.

What you’ll need

• BSc, Licence Professionnelle, BTS or equivalent qualification in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Practical laboratory experience in microbiology through industry, internships, placements or academic research.
• Strong understanding of microbiological techniques and aseptic working practices.
• Experience handling microbial cultures and executing laboratory protocols accurately.
• Excellent sample organisation, labelling discipline and data integrity.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple experiments simultaneously.
• Good data recording, analysis and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high laboratory standards.

Nice to have

• Experience with molecular biology techniques such as transformations, colony picking or minipreps.
• Experience with high-throughput screening workflows.
• Exposure to plate readers, optical density measurements or laboratory automation systems.
• Experience with liquid-handling platforms such as VIAFLO or Opentrons.
• Experience supporting analytical or chemical extraction workflows.
• Previous experience within a biotechnology, microbiology or industrial R&D environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Full-time permanent position.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative biotechnology research and development programmes.
• Collaborative and fast-paced scientific environment.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

What’s Next?