Assistant Engineer -R and D Molecular Biology H/F, Villejuif

As part of the expansion of its reagent and assay offering, Stilla Technologies is looking for an R&D Assistant Engineer to join its Reagents&Assay Development team. You will contribute to the development of new assays and reagents for our digital PCR systems Nio® and QX700, working across experimentation, validation, and documentation. This role offers a direct opportunity to broaden the applications of our digital PCR technology across high-impact medical fields — oncology, gene and cell therapy, infectious diseases, and more.

Experimentation&Development

Conduct priority R&D experiments autonomously and in line with project timelines

Actively contribute to the development of new assays and reagents: planning, execution, analysis, and reporting

Documentation&Quality

Prepare rigorous result reports supported by in-depth data analysis

Document and ensure full traceability of all experiments and their outcomes

Contribute to the drafting and updating of molecular biology laboratory protocols

Collaboration&Support

Work cross-functionally with R&D teams to conduct troubleshooting experiments (R&D issues, customer complaints)

Proactively propose improvement

Report regularly on project progress to the project lead and the management.

Reporting Line You will report directly to a project lead within the R&D team, working in close collaboration with the R&D teams.

Compensation and Working Hours Salary: 30-33K EUR/year depending on experience. Working hours: 38.5 hours/week.

Education and Qualification Holder of a BTS or Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, or a related field. Applications from candidates holding a Master’s degree, engineering degree, or PhD will not be considered for this position.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in molecular biology techniques: qPCR, dPCR, NGS

Experience with DNA and RNA handling

Background in PCR assay development (a plus)

Soft Skills

Rigorous, organized, and results-driven

Strong team player with a proactive mindset

Excellent communicator, open to knowledge sharing

Accountable: high data quality standards and deadline-oriented

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Languages

French: fluent (required)

English: technical reading and comprehension

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