Internship: Laboratory technician in microbiology (all genders)

As a Microbiology Lab Technician Intern on our Lab Ops team, you will work side-by-side with experienced research scientists to push the boundaries of phage therapy. You won’t just be shadowing—you will be an active player in developing and executing innovative projects, applying advanced phage techniques to tackle real-world bacterial pathogens in animal health.

If you want to kickstart your career in a fast-paced biotech startup that is building world-changing solutions, we would love to meet you!

What You’ll Do:

* Perform routine microbiological tests with precision and efficiency

* Culture bacteria, isolate and characterize phages

* Collaborate with scientists to design and execute phage-based strategies targeting key pathogens

* Follow and help refine protocols, ensuring accuracy, safety, and reproducibility

* Support the development, scale-up, and validation of innovative lab processes

* Keep meticulous records and analyze experimental data

Preferred experience
What We’re Looking For:

* Current Education: Enrolled in a 3rd-year Bachelor’s degree (L3 / BUT 3) or BTS / DUT ( Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, or related Life Sciences field).

* Technical Skills: Solid hands-on experience with foundational bench microbiology techniques (aseptic technique, culturing, plating, serial dilutions, etc.).

* Mindset: Highly organized, proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn in an adaptive environment.

* Bonus: Prior knowledge or experience with phage biology is a big plus!

* Languages: Minimum B2 English level (written & spoken), as Phagos operates in an international environment.

What We Offer

* International Culture: Work with a global, diverse team driven by a shared vision of impactful biotechnology.

* Impactful Work: Lead processes that contribute directly to innovative biotechnologies.

* Growth & Learning: Gain valuable technical experience in a fast-paced environment.

* Well-being Perks: Free breakfast, sports activities, and a healthy work-life balance culture.

If you’re excited by science with real-world impact and want to help rewrite the future of animal health—we’d love to chat.

Recruitment process

At Phagos we believe the recruitment process begins from the application. This is why we invite you to take your time and thoughtfully complete our application form.
Please submit your CV and Cover letter in English.

* Step #1 Screening call with Sif, our Associate Research Scientist & Jihane, our Lab Technician
* Step #2 Interview with Marine, our COO
* Step #3 Interview with Hiba, HR Generalist