Internship — R&D Microbiology Engineer
About us
Spore.Bio is a deeptech start-up founded in 2023, building a new paradigm in quality control systems for the Food & Beverage, Cosmetics, and Pharmaceutical industries.
After spending time in factory environments, we saw how challenging it was to ensure product safety. Traditional microbiological testing is slow and resource-intensive. That’s why we created Spore.Bio — a new generation of microbiological monitoring powered by advanced optical and deep-learning technologies, capable of detecting bacterial contamination within seconds.
Our mission: revolutionize industrial microbiology through cutting-edge science and innovation.
About the internship
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.
Your main missions will include:
- 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 hand with engineers and data scientists to help build our microbiology data library.
About you
We are looking for a highly ambitious, curious, hands-on, and enthusiastic student eager to learn and grow in an innovative R&D environment.
Your profile:
- 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 (B2 or higher) and team spirit.
No extensive experience is required — what matters most is your curiosity, scientific rigor, and willingness to learn.
Why join 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.
Internship details
- Location:
Paris
- Duration:
5–6 months (starting January/February 2026 or as agreed)
- Allowance:
Competitive internship stipend
- Access to perks
such as:
- Gymlib subscription
- Swile meal card
- Regular team events and lab gatherings
Recruitment process
- A 30-min call with the Hiring Manager
- A 30-min technical case study followed by a debrief with Future Manager
- A 1-hour interview with the founders and lab visit with the team
Ready to revolutionize microbiology monitoring with us?
Join Spore.Bio for an exciting internship where your work will have a real impact on the future of microbial safety and industrial innovation.
- Department
- Microbiology Team
- Role
- Microbiology Engineer
- Locations
- Paris
- Remote status
- Temporarily Remote
- Employment type
- Internship
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