Research Engineer (M/F) – Technical Sales Specialist in Bioproduction and Extracellular Vesicle-Based Therapeutic Delivery Technologies

Job Description

Missions

The successful candidate will contribute to the development and valorization of technologies for the loading, production, and characterization of enhanced extracellular vesicles (EVs) intended for therapeutic applications. They will also have a technical sales role, under the supervision of the Head of Marketing and Business Development, with the aim of increasing the visibility of the technology portfolio, developing partnerships, and contributing to communication, training, and technology valorization activities, particularly in collaboration with the spin-off company Exosiris.

Activity

Activity 1: Scientific and Technological Development of Enhanced Extracellular Vesicles (EVs)
Contribute to the development of EVs loaded with therapeutic cargoes, particularly proteins and messenger RNAs (mRNAs).
Contribute to the molecular engineering of producer cells to design EVs enriched in active cargo, with reproducible properties and suitable for scale-up.
Contribute to the development of technologies for the hybridization of EVs with lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) loaded with mRNA.
Contribute to the development and optimization of innovative microfluidic technologies in collaboration with academic and industrial partners.
Contribute to the development of next-generation nanovectors, particularly for mRNA delivery applications and the in situ generation of CAR-T cells, in the fields of oncology and autoimmune diseases.
Activity 2: Technical Sales Development and Communication

Under the supervision of the Head of Marketing and Business Development, the successful candidate will contribute to the development and promotion of the technology portfolio:

Contribute to the production of physical and digital communication and training materials.
Develop communication tools, including posters, banners, videos, presentations, and pitch decks.
Contribute to the production of content designed to facilitate and strengthen interactions with partners.
Contribute to the development of training programs focused on the team's technologies and expertise.
Contribute to enhancing the regional, national, and international visibility of the team's activities.
Participate in scientific and technological congresses, conferences, and events.
Coordinate and facilitate scientific and technological interactions with the spin-off company Exosiris.
Activity 3: Scientific Valorization, Technology Monitoring, and Project Coordination
Coordinate interactions with academic and industrial partners and the spin-off company.
Contribute to the transfer of knowledge and expertise.
Participate in the organization and delivery of training activities.
Coordinate selected communication, technology valorization, and technological development activities

Your Profil

Skills

Knowledge / Expertise
Knowledge of bioproduction and biotechnology.
Knowledge of cell biology, extracellular vesicles (EVs), and lipid nanoparticles (LNPs).
Knowledge of therapeutic cargo delivery, particularly messenger RNA (mRNA) and protein delivery.
Knowledge of the challenges associated with the development and valorization of biotherapeutics.
Knowledge of issues related to technology transfer and collaboration with industrial partners.
Knowledge of scientific and technological communication tools.
Technical Skills
Ability to implement multidisciplinary scientific and technological projects.
Ability to interact with academic and industrial partners and start-ups.
Ability to contribute to the development and valorization of innovative technologies.
Ability to conduct technology and competitive intelligence.
Ability to evaluate and compare innovative technologies and instruments.
Ability to design scientific and technical sales communication materials.
Ability to prepare and deliver pitches and presentations to a variety of audiences.
Ability to contribute to the organization of events and training activities.
Ability to communicate in English in a scientific and professional context.
Interpersonal Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Autonomy and a proactive approach.
Rigor and strong organizational skills.
Adaptability.
Strong interest in innovation and technology transfer.
Ability to develop and maintain a network of partners.
Ability to bridge scientific, technological, and technical-commercial considerations.
CNRS Management and Coordination Skills
Core competencies in management and coordination.

Your Work Environment

Working Environment

The position is based within the NABI Laboratory (UMR 8175), in a highly interdisciplinary environment combining fundamental research, bioproduction, biotechnology, innovative technology development, technology transfer, and technology valorization. The successful candidate will work closely with the laboratory's scientific teams, the IVETh platform, the Head of Marketing and Business Development, academic and industrial partners, and the spin-off company Exosiris.

Resources and Facilities Available
Experimental and technological platforms dedicated to the bioproduction and characterization of extracellular vesicles.
Equipment available on the IVETh platform.
Innovative instruments and prototypes available for demonstration.
IT tools and resources required for communication, training, and technology valorization activities.
Main Internal and External Contacts
Scientific lead and research team.
Unit Director and laboratory management.
Head of Marketing and Business Development.
IVETh platform.
Exosiris spin-off company.

Constraints and risks

Full-time position. The position may involve travel in France and internationally to attend congresses, conferences, meetings with academic and industrial partners, training activities, and technology valorization events..

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

From 3237€ grossly per month

Annual leave and RTT

44 jours

Remote Working practice and compensation

Pratique et indemnisation du TT

Transport

Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€

About the offer

About the CNRS

The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.

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