R&D Microbiology Engineer — Intern - Spore.Bio This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Spore.Bio and our selected partners use cookies and similar technologies (together “cookies”) that are necessary to present this website, and to ensure you get the best experience of it. If you consent to it, we will also use cookies for analytics purposes. See our Cookie Policy to read more about the cookies we set. You can withdraw and manage your consent at any time, by clicking “Manage cookies” at the bottom of each website page. Accept all cookies Decline all non-necessary cookies Cookie preferences Select which cookies you accept On this site, we always set cookies that are strictly necessary, meaning they are necessary for the site to function properly. If you consent to it, we will also set other types of cookies. You can provide or withdraw your consent to the different types of cookies using the toggles below. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time, by clicking the link “Manage Cookies”, that is always available at the bottom of the site. To learn more about what the different types of cookies do, how your data is used when they are set etc, see our Cookie Policy . Strictly necessary These cookies are necessary to make the site work properly, and are always set when you visit the site. Vendors Teamtailor Analytics These cookies collect information to help us understand how the site is being used. Vendors Teamtailor Accept these cookies Decline all non-necessary cookies Skip to main content common--header--menu#toggle" data-common--header--menu-target="button" > Career menu Start People Jobs Employee Log in as employee Candidate Log in to Connect Microbiology Team · Paris R&D Microbiology Engineer — Intern Apply for this job
About us Spore.Bio is a deeptech start-up born in 2023, building a new paradigm in the quality control systems in Food&Beverage, Cosmetics, and Pharmaceutics factories. After spending a lot of time in factories environments, we saw the pain it was to make sure products were safe. Traditional quality control has heavy constraints and long waiting times. To change that, we decided to build Spore.Bio , a new generation of microbiological testing. Our team is dedicated to bringing technology and developing a cutting-edge solution, based on advanced optical and deep-learning technologies, to detect bacterial contamination within seconds. We are looking for a motivated R&D intern in microbiology to join our growing team and contribute to the development and validation of our next-generation microbial detection platform. Working closely with our R&D scientists, you will participate in experimental design, microbiological assays, and data analysis at the intersection of biology, photonics, and artificial intelligence.
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the role Experimental Design: Plan and conduct microbiology experiments, contribute to protocol optimization and methodological development to support the platform’s advancement. Data Analysis & Tech Transfer: Analyze experimental results, extract key insights, and contribute to transforming lab findings into practical, standardized protocols. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams: Work hand in h About you Required
qualifications/experience: We value curiosity, initiative, and a growth mindset. Not every box needs to be ticked to apply. • Education & Background: Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in biotechnology, microbiology, or related field (engineering or university background). Interest in applied research and innovation in industrial microbiology or biosensing. Motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented. Familiar with microbiological techniques (culture, plating, aseptic handling, etc.). Strong organization and data management skills (Excel, lab notebooks). Good communication skills in English (C1 or higher) and team spirit. Why joining us? Work in an innovative and fast-growing deeptech start-up. Participate in impactful R&D projects combining biology, photonics, and AI. Benefit from close mentorship by experienced researchers and engineers. Join a collaborative and stimulating environment that values initiative and learning. What we offer We believe that flexibility and trust are important parts of a company. Our work environment reflects this thanks to: Flexible remote: If you live in Paris, you can work from our office or from your place with no constraints. On top of that, we offer many
perks such as: • A Gymlib subscription for you to stay in shape wherever you are • A Swile card for your meals, if you are based in France • Frequent team events and in-person gatherings every quarter! Internship details Location: Paris Duration: 6 months (starting in September 2026) Allowance : competitive internship stipend Recruitment process • 30-min call with the Hiring Manager • A 30-min technical case study followed by a debrief with Future Manager • 1 hour Founders interview You might also be invited to meet other team members at the office for a lab visit and a coffee! This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives on curiosity and has a genuine passion for technology. If you enjoy taking on challenges and solving complex problems, this role will provide the perfect environment for growth and impact. The ideal candidate is someone who is self-driven, eager to learn, and excited to contribute to shaping the future of microbiology monitoring. Join our innovative and dynamic team, and let's make a difference together! We look forward to meeting you! Department Microbiology Team Role Microbiology Engineer Locations Paris Employment type Internship Colleagues Apolline Vedrenne Cerine Hazmani Microbiology Engineer Apply for this job Microbiology Team · Paris R&D Microbiology Engineer — Intern Loading application form Start People Jobs Data & privacy Manage cookies Employee login · SSO Candidate Connect login Already working at Spore.Bio? Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague. @spore.bio Log in Applicant tracking system by Teamtailor
Salary
$15,000 - $25,000
Location
Paris, FR
Total raised
$31.3M
Last stage
Series A
Investors
Amine Raji
CEO
Mohamed Tazi
Maxime Mistretta
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
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