We are looking for a Senior Bioprocess Engineer to join our team, working on-site from our Paris office. In this role you will be a key member of our Engineering function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in Fermentation, Upstream Processing and Bioreactors to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You will bring around 6 to 10 years of relevant experience and strong, practical knowledge of Fermentation, Upstream Processing and Bioreactors. Just as important are clear communication, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and backgrounds. Experience leading projects, mentoring others and influencing decisions will set you up for success in this role.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Meridian Ventures is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Bioprocess Engineer at Meridian Ventures, you will play a central role within our Engineering function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Identify capability gaps and contribute to hiring and team development.
- Drive planning and prioritisation for your area, balancing short-term delivery with long-term goals.
- Translate strategy into concrete plans and measurable outcomes for the team.
- Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks and industry trends, and evaluate how they could benefit our stack.
- Investigate, debug and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis and putting preventive measures in place.
- Document technical decisions, write runbooks and share knowledge so the wider team can operate and extend your work.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes to enable safe and frequent releases.
- Take part in on-call rotations where required and respond promptly and calmly to incidents and outages.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and QA to ship reliable features on agreed timelines.
- Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in reliability, latency and cost.
- Review the work of your peers, provide constructive feedback and help raise the overall quality bar of the codebase.
- Translate product and business requirements into clear technical designs, breaking large problems into well-scoped, deliverable pieces of work.
- Design, build and maintain high-quality, well-tested and scalable solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code, and contribute to shared libraries, tooling and engineering best practices.
- Participate actively in design discussions, architecture reviews and technical planning sessions across the engineering organisation.
- Ensure your work meets agreed quality, compliance and security standards before it is considered complete.
- Contribute actively to a positive, inclusive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Collaborate respectfully and effectively with colleagues across teams, functions, time zones and locations.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, care and integrity at all times.
- Adapt to changing priorities and remain calm, focused and effective in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
- Support onboarding, knowledge-sharing and documentation so the wider team can learn, scale and succeed.
- Continuously develop your skills, seek feedback and stay current with the latest developments in your field.
- Represent the team and the company professionally in internal and external interactions.
- Bring energy, curiosity and a solutions-focused mindset to everyday challenges.
- Participate constructively in team meetings, stand-ups, planning sessions, demos and retrospectives.
What we're looking for
6-10 years of professional experience in a Bioprocess Engineer or similar roleStrong working knowledge of Fermentation, Upstream Processing and Bioreactors
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (Master's preferred)
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Meridian Ventures, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- A home-office set-up allowance plus the laptop, equipment and tools you need to work comfortably and productively.
- A competitive salary that is reviewed regularly and benchmarked against the market to keep your pay fair and current.
- a generous annual leave allowance well above the statutory minimum, plus public holidays, because rest and time to recharge are essential to doing great, sustainable work.
- Regular recognition and appreciation for great work, both publicly and privately.
- Hybrid and remote-friendly working options, with the trust and autonomy to manage your own time and output.
- A real commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with employee resource groups and an open, respectful culture.
- Free snacks, beverages and regular catered meals to keep you fuelled through the day.
- Company-funded health insurance with access to a wide network of hospitals and clinics, plus an annual preventive health check-up.
- Wellness perks such as gym and fitness-membership support, plus wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
- Personal accident and term life insurance providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Generous referral bonuses for helping us find and hire other great people to join the team.
- Structured mentorship, regular feedback and clear, transparent career-progression frameworks to help you grow.
- Transparent, structured pay bands and clear criteria for progression, so you always know how to grow your earnings.
- a company-supported retirement savings plan, helping you build long-term financial security for the future.
- Full sponsorship for relevant professional certifications, memberships and qualifications.
- A modern, well-equipped office in a convenient location, with snacks, great coffee and plenty of collaborative space.
- Generous, fully paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting you through one of life's biggest moments.
- Support for relocation where relevant, to help you make a smooth move and settle in quickly.
- Wellness initiatives throughout the year, from health talks and screenings to fitness challenges and mindfulness sessions.
- Employee discounts and access to a curated range of partner perks, offers and benefits.
- A culture that actively encourages experimentation, stretch projects and learning from both wins and mistakes.
- Opportunities to attend, speak at and learn from industry events and conferences.
- Flexible time-off arrangements and the trust to take the breaks you need, when you need them.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (Master's preferred)