Microbiology Lab Technician Probiotic R&D International Team

Lesaffre; Desio; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Gnosis by Lesaffre in Desio, Italy, is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Technician to support the R&D Microbiology & Genetics team with microbial strain management, cultivation, characterization, enumeration, and testing. This role emphasizes reliable project execution, accurate documentation, proper culture maintenance, and strict adherence to quality and safety standards.

You will perform analyses, small-scale fermentation, stability studies of probiotic strains, maintain equipment, prepare

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in microbiology, biotechnology, biology or related field.
• Previous laboratory experience in microbiology/biotechnology or related field.
• Experience with bacterial and/or yeast cultures.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological analyses using standard techniques, including plating, enumeration, isolation and purity assessment.
• Conduct small scale fermentation of microbial strains.
• Conduct stability studies of probiotic strains.
• Monitor experimental parameters and collect samples according to defined protocols.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

Aseptic practices

Microbial cultivation

Data documentation

Laboratory safety

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology/biotechnology/biology

Experience in microbiology laboratory

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Gnosis by Lesaffre in Desio, Italy, is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Technician to support the R&D Microbiology & Genetics team with microbial strain management, cultivation, characterization, enumeration, and testing. This role emphasizes reliable project execution, accurate documentation, proper culture maintenance, and strict adherence to quality and safety standards.

You will perform analyses, small-scale fermentation, stability studies of probiotic strains, maintain equipment, prepare