Microbiology Research Engineer

Microbiology Research Engineer - 24 months

You will be based at the STLO Joint Research Unit (Science and Technology of Milk and Eggs) at INRAE in Rennes. This position is part of an ANR-funded research project aimed at better understanding the microbiological risks associated with bacteria present in plant-based foods, in the context of a transition toward a more plant-based diet. More specifically, this project aims to assess the risks of staphylococcal foodborne infections associated with the consumption of plant-based products.

Your role will involve participating in the genomic and phenotypic characterization of Staphylococcus aureus strains, studying their behavior in various plant matrices, and analyzing the expression and production of staphylococcal toxins, particularly SEH and SEK.