Biotechnology Research Engineer

Job description

About

Neoplants is a biotech start-up founded by Lionel (Ex Google) and Patrick (PhD Genetic Editing, ENS), working on the first generation of bio-engineered plants to fight air pollution. We're starting with indoor air pollution, which is up to 5 times higher than outdoors, and is caused by a specific type of pollutant called VOCs. We create plants capable of effectively remediate these compounds in your home (up to 30 times more effective than traditional plants). Our longer-term ambition is to leverage our technologies for other large-scale applications, such as CO2 capture and storage. We are backed by top tier Silicon Valley and European investors and we are currently based in Paris, France.

Job Description

At Neoplants, the Biotechnology Research Engineer is working in a multidisciplinary team to boost the speed of our research and optimize our scientific strategy. Among other things, he / she works creating and executing multidisciplinary projects. 

Main missions (but not limited to):

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Create and deliver complex plasmids

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Acts as a go to person in molecular biology training new employees & interns

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Report and discuss results with the manager and propose next steps

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Troubleshoot high technical problems autonomously

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Ensure our molecular biology databases and documentations are up to date

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Support in the various molecular biology and biochemistry efforts such as plasmid construction and protein evolution and purification & activity assays

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Implement various new biotechnology tools

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Support in the various plant biology efforts, such as plant transformation and cell culture

Preferred Experience

Required:  

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Engineering degree or Master degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology or a related field

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Experience in molecular biology techniques: DNA and plasmid construction, cloning, RE digestion and ligation, PCR, primer, design, maxi and mini-preps, DNA purification, qRT-PCR, analytical chemistry etc

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Experience in protein evolution and purification

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Scientific curiosity and action- driven mindset

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Great interpersonal and communication skills

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Proficiency in English 

Nice to have:  

·  Creative and audacious approach to sciences

Shared Values: Team Spirit, Positive impact, Excellence, Humility

Recruitment Process

Recruitment journey

1 HR intro interview (visio)

2 Role-Related Knowledge interview (on site or visio)

3 Live working session on General Cognitive Ability or case study (on site)

4 Leadership and Karma interview, meet the team & visit the Seed (on site)

Sounds like an opportunity for you?

Join Neoplants and help us cultivate a greener, healthier future for everyone.

We get a lot of applications, so don’t shy away but surprise us ;)

Neoplants values diversity within its organization and in its relationships with its stakeholders. Thus, with equal skills, we study all applications without any discrimination.

Additional Information

·  Contract Type: Full-Time
·  Start Date: 01 July 2025
·  Location: Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine
·  Education Level: Master's Degree
·  Experience: > 1 year
·  Occasional remote authorized