Microbiology Operations Specialist

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.

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

Qualifications

• Curious, hands‑on, resourceful, and field‑oriented
• Eager 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