Senior Microbiology Specialist - R&D

CT19; Paris; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A deep-tech start-up in Paris is seeking an R&D Microbiology Engineer to innovate microbiology quality control. You will design experiments, lead projects across teams, and ensure rigorous lab practices. Candidates must hold a PhD or Master's in a relevant field and have experience in R&D. Fluency in French and English, alongside strong project management skills, is essential. Join our mission to enhance industrial microbiology through cutting-edge technology.

Prestations

Work at the forefront of biotech and AI innovation

Collaborate with passionate experts

Be part of a mission to enhance industrial microbiology

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on R&D in an industrial or applied research setting.
• Strong knowledge of bacterial culture techniques and microbiological assays.
• Proven track record leading scientific projects.

Responsabilités

• Design and lead microbiology experiments to support product development.
• Coordinate cross-functional R&D projects involving various teams.
• Implement scalable lab practices supporting process improvements.

Connaissances

Bacterial culture techniques

Microbiological assays

Contamination monitoring

Project management

Data interpretation

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Formation

PhD or Master's in microbiology, biotechnology, or related field

Outils

Excel

Python

R

Description du poste

Overview

Are you an ambitious microbiologist who is ready to revolutionize microbiology quality control within industrial manufacturing? We’re working with one of Paris' most exciting deep-tech start-ups, building rapid, next generation microbiological testing systems powered by advanced optical systems and deep learning technologies. Current methods are outdated, and the time it takes to get results is too long. The system we are building is able to detect bacterial contamination in seconds, not days. Having raised significant funds in the last 3 years, they are growing rapidly. We are now looking for an R&D Microbiology Engineer to join a dynamic team of scientists, engineers, and product experts.

What You’ll Do

• Experimental Design & Strategy – Design and lead microbiology experiments to support product development. Define methodologies and set clear scientific objectives.
• Project Leadership – Coordinate cross-functional R&D projects involving hardware, software, and machine learning teams. Mentor junior scientists and technicians.
• Quality & Compliance – Implement scalable lab practices that ensure rigor, traceability, and safety, while supporting process improvements.
• Scientific Communication – Represent the company in scientific discussions, contribute to publications, patents, and conferences.
• Data Analysis & Tech Transfer – Interpret experimental results and translate them into actionable industrial protocols, working closely with data and hardware teams.

About You

• Education: PhD or Master’s in microbiology, biotechnology, or related field.
• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on R&D in an industrial or applied research setting.
• Expertise: Strong knowledge of bacterial culture techniques, microbiological assays, and contamination monitoring.
• Project Management: Proven track record leading scientific projects and cross-team initiatives.
• Data Skills: Ability to interpret complex datasets; familiarity with Excel, Python, or R is a plus.
• Communication: Fluent in French and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Mindset: Curious, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment.

You don’t need to tick every box to apply — curiosity, drive, and adaptability matter most.

Why Join?

• Work at the forefront of biotech and AI innovation.
• Collaborate with passionate experts in microbiology, data science, and hardware engineering.
• Be part of a mission to make industrial microbiology faster, safer, and smarter.