Microbiology Operations Specialist

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.

Your ability to communicate concisely the client’s needs, while clearly explaining our product in an accessible and intelligible way, will be essential. You will be the bridge between customer feedback and our internal teams, ensuring alignment and continuous improvement of the product.

About the role 🎯

You will be one of the cornerstones of deploying our technology in industrial environments.

Your work will alternate between on-site visits (factories, client labs) and hands-on lab work at Spore , where you’ll help validate and improve microbiological protocols.

Your responsibilities:

• Deploy our technology on-site and support users until full autonomy
• Validate microbiological results (identification, cultures, matrix processing)
• Train operators and improve on-site practices
• Act as the bridge between our clients needs and the R&D team
• Support lab activities focused on matrix protocol innovation for our technology
• Troubleshoot and provide concrete, creative solutions to field challenges
• Interact regularly with senior managers in major international companies

🧬 What we’re looking for

• Solid background in applied microbiology (culture, identification, microscopy, sample processing)
• Curious, hands-on, resourceful, and field-oriented
• Eagerness to discover new technologies and IA (microscopy, image analysis, machine learning)
• Able to synthesize, document, and communicate clearly
• Strong client-facing skills and professional demeanor
• Organized, autonomous, and willing to travel
• Fluent in English (spoken and written), essential for working with global clients

🚀 Why this job is exciting :

• A key role in the development of a cutting-edge biotech startup
• No routine : a rich balance of field missions, lab work, and innovation
• Direct and concrete/real impact on product quality and customer satisfaction
• Opportunities to travel and meet industrial leaders around the world
• Join a tight-knit, passionate, ambitious team

Recruitment process

• 30-min call with the Hiring Manager
• 45-min personality interview with two team members
• A 1 hour business/technical case study followed by a debrief with team members
• 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!