Join the teams behind the Paris Biofoundry!
At the Paris Biofoundry, we are pioneering the future of synthetic biology through cutting-edge research, innovation, and collaboration.
Our mission is to tackle global challenges in health, sustainability, and industry by engineering advanced biological systems.
If you’re passionate about biotechnology and eager to make an impact, explore our current job opportunities and become a part of our dynamic, interdisciplinary team.
Research Engineer
Fixed-term contract (2 years, renewable)
Education: PhD in biology
Desired Experience: all profiles welcome
Salary: According to experience
Start Date: From March 1, 2026 (negotiable)
Missions:
The Research Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, adapting, and implementing new methodologies in molecular biology and synthetic biology within a biofoundry, a robotic bioengineering platform. The successful candidate will develop, automate, and optimize synthetic biology methods applied to the automated engineering of microbial strains (primarily bacteria and yeasts). He/She will also oversee microorganism engineering and phenotyping projects.
Job Requirements :
- Design, develop, and lead as a specialist the implementation of automated procedures for the genetic modification of microorganisms.
- Advise users within the framework of scientific projects, and assess and validate technical choices and options.
- Design, develop, implement, and lead as a specialist the automation of synthetic biology approaches for bacterial and yeast engineering, including the use and programming of liquid-handling robots, cloning workflows, automated genotyping, basic phenotyping, and microbial passaging.
- Manage and maintain plasmid collections (basic DNA parts, genetic circuits) and microbial strain collections.
- Process experimental data (analysis, interpretation, and validation) and ensure traceability, quality control, and data integrity.
- Provide regular project reporting and communicate results in the form of written reports.
- Conduct continuous scientific and technological monitoring within the relevant fields of activity.
- Manage the technical and financial resources allocated to experimental activities.
- Provide internal and external training on experimental biology techniques and their implementation; supervise students and platform users.
- Apply and enforce hygiene and health & safety regulations.
- Languages: Fluent in French and English.
Contact:
Please send your application (CV + cover letter + references) to:
sciences-biofonderie-direction@sorbonne-universite.fr
Location : Campus Pierre et Marie Curie, Building B – 2nd floor, 4 place Jussieu, 75005 Paris
Lab Engineer
Fixed-term contract (2 years, renewable)
Education: Master degree in biology
Desired Experience: 2 years minimum
Salary: According to experience
Start Date: From March 1, 2026 (negotiable)
Missions:
The Lab Engineer will be responsible for developing, adapting, and implementing new methodologies in molecular biology and synthetic biology to support the activities of a biofoundry, a robotic bioengineering platform. The successful candidate will develop and adapt synthetic biology methods applied to the automated engineering of microbial strains (bacteria, yeasts, microalgae). They will experimentally carry out microorganism engineering and phenotyping projects.
Job Requirements :
- Develop and implement automated synthetic biology approaches for microorganism engineering, including the use and programming of liquid-handling robots, cloning workflows, genotyping, basic phenotyping, and microbial passaging.
- Select and adapt analytical and experimental technologies according to project objectives within automated workflows for the genetic modification of microorganisms.
- Advise users within the framework of scientific projects, and assess and validate technical choices and options.
- Manage and maintain plasmid collections (basic DNA parts, genetic circuits) and microbial strain collections.
- Process experimental data (analysis, interpretation, and validation) and ensure data traceability, quality, and integrity.
- Conduct scientific and technological monitoring within the relevant fields of activity.
- Manage the technical resources allocated to experimental activities.
- Provide internal and external training on the principles and implementation of microbial engineering techniques; supervise students and platform users.
- Apply and enforce hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
- Languages: Fluent in French and English.
Contact:
Please send your application (CV + cover letter + references) to:
sciences-biofonderie-direction@sorbonne-universite.fr
Location : Campus Pierre et Marie Curie, Building B – 2nd floor, 4 place Jussieu, 75005 Paris
Junior Business Developer
Fixed-term contract (2 years, renewable)
Education: Master degree in biology and Business development
Desired Experience: all profiles welcome
Salary: According to experience
Start Date: From March 1, 2026 (negotiable)
Missions:
The Junior Business Developer will contribute to the development, structuring, and promotion of the Paris Biofoundry’s activities, a large-scale robotic bioengineering research infrastructure dedicated to synthetic biology and bioproduction. The position aims to strengthen interactions with academic teams, industrial partners, startups, and institutional stakeholders, and to support the valorization of the Biofoundry’s technological capabilities and services.
The successful candidate will participate in the identification of collaboration opportunities, support partnership development, and contribute to the visibility and sustainability of the Paris Biofoundry at the national and international levels.
Job Requirements :
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Paris Biofoundry’s partnership and business development strategy, in coordination with the scientific and management teams.
- Identify, map, and engage potential partners, including academic laboratories, startups, SMEs, large industrial groups, and innovation ecosystems in biotechnology and life sciences.
- Support the structuring, negotiation, and follow-up of collaborative projects, service agreements, and partnerships (academic–industrial, public–private).
- Assist in the preparation of commercial offers, collaboration frameworks, and pricing models for access to the Paris Biofoundry’s platforms and services.
- Contribute to the preparation of funding proposals, calls for projects, and responses to expressions of interest involving external partners.
- Participate in the organization and promotion of events (scientific workshops, industry days, conferences, international meetings) to enhance the visibility of the Paris Biofoundry.
- Develop communication materials presenting the Paris Biofoundry’s capabilities, services, and success stories, in coordination with communication teams.
- Conduct market, ecosystem, and competitive intelligence related to biofoundries, synthetic biology, bioproduction, and automation technologies.
- Contribute to reporting activities, including partnership tracking, activity indicators, and impact assessments.
- Languages: Fluent in French and English.
Contact:
Please send your application (CV + cover letter + references) to:
sciences-biofonderie-direction@sorbonne-universite.fr
Location : Campus Pierre et Marie Curie, Building B – 2nd floor, 4 place Jussieu, 75005 Paris
Finance and administration officer
Fixed-term contract (2 years, renewable)
Education: Master’s degree in european affairs, finance, public administration, management / business administration or economics
Desired Experience: all profiles welcome
Salary: According to experience
Start Date: From March 1, 2026 (negotiable)
Missions:
The Finance & Administration Officer will be responsible for supporting the financial, administrative, and operational management of the Paris Biofoundry, a large-scale research infrastructure dedicated to automated bioengineering and synthetic biology. The position will play a key role in ensuring the efficient management of institutional and European funding, including EU FEDER projects, and in supporting the strategic and operational development of the biofoundry.
The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the management team, scientific coordinators, and institutional partners to ensure compliance with financial regulations, funding requirements, and reporting obligations.
Job Requirements :
- Manage the financial and administrative aspects of national and European-funded projects, including EU FEDER programs, in compliance with applicable regulations and funding guidelines.
- Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure proper allocation of financial resources.
- Prepare financial reports, budget forecasts, and supporting documentation for funding agencies and institutional partners.
- Coordinate with internal administrative services (finance, HR, procurement) and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
- Support the preparation and submission of funding applications, amendments, and contractual documents.
- Ensure compliance with institutional, regional, national, and European administrative and financial procedures.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of internal financial and administrative processes.
- Support audits, controls, and evaluations related to funded projects.
- Participate in activity reporting and contribute to strategic planning documents for the Paris Biofoundry.
- Languages: Fluent in French and English.
Contact:
Please send your application (CV + cover letter + references) to:
sciences-biofonderie-direction@sorbonne-universite.fr
Location : Campus Pierre et Marie Curie, Building B – 2nd floor, 4 place Jussieu, 75005 Paris
Research Engineer
Fixed-term contract (18 months, renewable)
Education: PhD in biology
Desired Experience: all profiles welcome
Salary: According to experience
Start Date: From March 1, 2026 (negotiable)
Missions:
To be detailed later.
Job Requirements :
- Details coming later
- Languages: Fluent in French and English.
Contact:
Please send your application (CV + cover letter + references) to:
sciences-biofonderie-direction@sorbonne-universite.fr
Location : Campus Pierre et Marie Curie, Building B – 2nd floor, 4 place Jussieu, 75005 Paris
Bioinformatics Engineer
CNRS mobility position
Education: Master degree in bioinformatics
Desired Experience: all profiles welcome
Salary: According to experience
Start Date: From March 1, 2026 (negotiable)
Missions:
The Engineer in Bioinformatics will support data analysis, pipeline development, and computational workflows associated with high-throughput synthetic biology and bioengineering activities at the Paris Biofoundry. The position will contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of bioinformatics pipelines for the management, analysis, and integration of large-scale experimental datasets generated by automated DBTL (Design–Build–Test–Learn) workflows.
The successful candidate will work closely with experimental scientists, automation engineers, and data scientists to enable data-driven optimization of bioengineering processes.
Job Requirements :
- Design, develop, and maintain bioinformatics pipelines for the analysis of high-throughput synthetic biology data (genomics, phenotyping, omics, automation-generated datasets).
- Support data integration across DBTL workflows, including metadata management and data traceability.
- Collaborate with experimental teams to define data analysis strategies aligned with project objectives.
- Implement computational tools for data visualization, quality control, and performance monitoring of automated workflows.
- Contribute to the development of standardized data formats and best practices for data management within the Biofoundry.
- Support the deployment of machine learning and data-driven approaches in collaboration with relevant experts.
- Document pipelines, workflows, and analysis methods, and contribute to reporting and dissemination activities.
- Participate in technology watch activities related to bioinformatics, data science, and computational biology.
- Languages: Fluent in French and English.
Contact:
Please send your application (CV + cover letter + references) to:
sciences-biofonderie-direction@sorbonne-universite.fr
Location : Campus Pierre et Marie Curie, Building B – 2nd floor, 4 place Jussieu, 75005 Paris
Spontaneous Applications
The Paris Biofoundry is always eager to meet talented and passionate individuals interested in advancing the field of synthetic biology. If you don’t see a specific role that matches your expertise or are interested in an internship, we welcome spontaneous applications. Our collaborative ecosystem spans DNA assembly, cell-free systems, mammalian cell engineering, and large-scale bioproduction—providing diverse opportunities for those enthusiastic about innovative research and biotechnological development.
If you would like to submit a spontaneous job or internship application, please send us your CV and cover letter detailing your area of interest through the email address indicated on our “Contact Us” page.