Analytical Microbiology Laboratory Technician / Researcher

In order to support the growth of our laboratory unit, we are looking for a highly motivated Microbiology Laboratory Technician to join our team. In this crucial role, you will be in the field, responsible for technical operations related to the isolation, characterization and cultivation of mushrooms. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you will directly contribute to bringing our vision of environmentally impactful mycotechnologies to life, ensuring that no two days are the same.

🔬 Responsibilities:

• Isolation, stabilization and identification of wild fungal specimens.

• Characterization trials of new fungal specimens. 🍄

• Fungal culture in solid and liquid fermentations.

• Develop and optimize extraction methods to ensure high quality of DNA and RNA from fungi

• Support for the implementation of assays related to various fungal applications (bioremediation, waste treatment and bioconversion).

• Validation of analytical methods, calibration and first-level maintenance of equipment. 📈

• Analyze and interpret data, and prepare reports summarizing results.

• Collaborate with other scientists and researchers to support the project's objectives.

• Contribute to a safe and organized laboratory environment. 👌

• Support Continuous Improvement – Identify bottlenecks, test solutions, and iterate quickly in a startup environment.

• Collaborate with other scientists and researchers to support the project's objectives.

• Formation: Bachelor's or Master's degree in biotechnology, microbiology, chemistry or biochemistry  […] or a related field. 🎓

• Professional experience: Ideally have a first experience in an operational GMP environment.

• Technical skills:

  • You have a solid theoretical and practical mastery of the main microbiology techniques, particularly in mycology.

  • Convenience of use of laboratory equipment and basic analytical tools (e.g., balances, pH meters, spectrophotometers)

  • Ability to monitor, record and interpret process parameters (pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, etc.)

  • Understanding of fungal biology and microbial culture techniques

  • Knowledge of downstream processes such as filtration, separation or drying

  • Basic knowledge of molecular biology techniques, such as DNA/RNA

  • extraction, PCR and third-generation sequencing

  • A keen interest in soil microbiology and fungal cultivation

  • Comfortable with lab, pilot or industry-scale fermentation systems (e.g., solid-state fermentation, batch, fed-batch)

• General Skills:

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

  • Problem-solving and hands-on attitude

  • Flexibility to adapt to changing protocols and priorities

  • Clear and proactive communicator

• Passion for Mission: If you are the ideal candidate, your motivation must come from the urgent need to restore our planet. Your role goes beyond a job ; It is a commitment to be part of a team that builds and implements the best solutions for a sustainable future. 🌱

• Spirit: Familiarity with startup culture and ability to thrive in a dynamic and often ambiguous environment. Our processes are still being built, and that's part of the fun. If you like to roll up your sleeves, figure things out as you go, make inventing, consolidating, and scaling solutions your own, you'll feel right at home here. This role requires the ability to move forward even when all the pieces are not in place. We are looking for someone who can focus on what matters most, with a collaborative, positive and caring mindset. This is especially important because it is a leadership role.

• Communication and collaboration: Fluency in English and French is required to communicate effectively with team members, clients and partners.

1. A screening with our HR manager

2. Interview with our CSO

3. Last interview with our COO and CEO on values and culture

4. Let's start ! 🚀