Bioprocess Technician

InSpek in a few words

InSpek uses optical microchip technology to sense multiple molecules, temperature, acidity, oxygenation, and more. In real-time, directly at the heart of biochemical reactions. Our sensors help produce medicines, food, and energy while reducing waste. We make sensors better, cheaper, and smaller!

Do you want to join a young, dynamic, ambitious, and VC-backed startup? Then InSpek is the place for you!

📜 Job description

As a Bioprocess Technician at InSpek, you will play a role in supporting developing and validating our integrated on-chip sensors for real-time bioprocess monitoring. Within the Applications team, your work will focus on executing and monitoring fermentations using small-scale bioreactors to generate reliable, high-quality process data. You will be responsible for maintaining stable fermentation conditions and monitoring key parameters such as temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen. 

You will conduct measurements using InSpek’s photonic sensors, which will directly contribute to sensor calibration efforts. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of biotechnology and photonics, where your hands-on expertise will support the advancement of next-generation process monitoring solutions.

🛠️ Responsbilities

Upstream monitoring activities: 

• Prepare and operate small-scale fermentations using shake flasks and small-scale bioreactors 
• Monitor fermentation parameters (temperature, pH, DO, agitation, etc.) and ensure proper process control 
• Assemble, clean, sterilise, and disassemble fermentation vessels and related equipment 
• Prepare culture media, feeds, buffers and probe calibration following established protocols 
• Handle microbial strains (bacteria, yeast, mammalian cells) under sterile conditions 
• Assist in testing with InSpek’s on-chip photonic probes 
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of experiments, including sample traceability and data logging 
• Format and organise results to support data analysis and chemometric model development 

General lab support: 

• Draft technical reports, laboratory notebooks, and contribute to the documentation of procedures 
• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of fermentation systems and lab instruments 
• Manage lab operations, including cleaning, sterilisation, and inventory of consumables and media 
• Support lab organisation, always ensuring good hygiene and safety practices

✨ What we need from you

• Bachelor’s degree in bioprocess engineering, biotechnology, microbiology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience) 
• Proactive, eager to learn, and curious about startup and deeptech environments 
• Ability to set up and operate bioreactors in batch and fed-batch modes 
• Comfortable with routine lab operations, including media and buffer preparation, solution making, autoclave use, dishwashing equipment, and labware cleaning 
• Familiar with ordering lab supplies and maintaining inventory 
• Awareness of laboratory safety procedures and PPE requirements 
• Proficiency in French and English (written and spoken)
• Familiarity with standard analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC) is a plus 
• Previous exposure to Raman spectroscopy is a plus 
• Experience in regulated environments and knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) is a plus

📍 Conditions and benefits

• Location: DocCity, Suresnes, France (about 20min from downtown Paris)
• Health and life insurance (100%)
• Meal vouchers
• Flexible remote work policy
• Employee stock options (BSPCE)
• Gymlib access: subsidized gym access & sport activities
• Regular social events
• Inclusive culture
• Unique opportunity to be an early employee at an innovative startup

🗣️ Interview process

• Screening interview
• Technical interview
• On-site visit

🙋 Apply

At InSpek, we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences.

Please contact us on LinkedIn or at contact@inspek-solutions.com with any questions, and apply here.

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