Anaerobic Biochemist

Join Neoplants, a biotech start-up focused on developing the next generation of plants using synthetic biology techniques. As an Anaerobic Biochemist, you will lead research projects on nitrogen fixation pathways and optimize nitrogenase activity. You will work in a state-of-the-art lab in Saint-Ouen and have the opportunity to make a real impact on the environment and people's lives.

• Concevoir et optimiser des constructions génétiques pour l'expression hétérologue des composants de la nitrogénase.
• Développer et mettre en œuvre des protocoles pour la croissance anaérobie stricte et la manipulation des souches microbiennes pertinentes.
• Établir, optimiser et réaliser des essais d'activité anaérobie in vitro pour les composants de la nitrogénase.

We are looking for passionate and talented experts to help us lay the foundations of what will become the next range of biotechnology products.

• Ph.D. or [<M.Sc>](http://M.Sc). in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Synthetic Biology, or related discipline with a focus on enzymology.
• 3 to 5+ years of hands-on experience working with oxygen-sensitive enzymes, specifically Nitrogenase.
• Extensive experience with strict anaerobic microbial growth and handling techniques.
• Proven expertise in high-yield recombinant protein expression and multi-step purification from microbial systems.
• Deep expertise in protein biochemistry, enzyme kinetics, and assay development under anaerobic conditions.
• Experience in assessing nitrogenase activity / expression *in planta* or complex biological systems is highly desirable.
• Ability to work autonomously with little or no supervision
• Proactive and action-driven mindset
• Proficiency in English