Want to contribute to meaningful scientific innovation within a fast-growing biotech company? KisoJi Biotech may have the opportunity for you. We are currently looking for a Research Associate to join our growing Molecular Biology team.

This individual contributor role is ideal for someone who is motivated by innovation, collaboration and who wants to apply their molecular biology skills in a dynamic and evolving environment. At KisoJi, each team member plays an important role in supporting our scientific, operational and organizational growth. We are looking for someone who is proactive, rigorous and eager to contribute to projects that can have a real impact.

About

KisoJi Biotech KisoJi Biotech is a therapeutic antibody company focused on research and development of mono- and multispecific antibody therapeutics, by leveraging our state-of-the-art proprietary transgenic mouse platform to generate heavy chain-only antibodies (HCAbs). Operating in a highly specialized and fast-evolving workplace, KisoJi brings together multidisciplinary teams working toward a shared mission: advancing science through collaboration, precision and execution.

Joining

KisoJi means becoming part of a growing organization where curiosity, scientific excellence and teamwork are at the heart of our culture. Our environment is collaborative, agile and intellectually stimulating, offering team members the opportunity to contribute directly to meaningful projects and organizational growth. We believe in building strong teams, encouraging initiative and creating an environment where individuals can grow while contributing to the company’s long-term success.

Reporting directly to the Head of Molecular Biology, the person in this role will be responsible for establishing and executing experimental pipelines for next-generation sequencing technologies (i.e.



The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the molecular biology team, ensuring the quality, efficiency and reliability of processes related to their area of responsibility. This role is well-suited for someone with an enthusiasm for technology implementation, rather than independent hypothesis-driven research, Establish and execute experimental pipelines for Nanopore sample preparation, quality-control and sequencing Generate amplicon libraries for other NGS analyses (i.e.

Purify and QC DNA (mini/midi/maxipreps) for subsequent transfection and testing Participate in everyday routines of lab maintenance and organization Participate in meetings, follow-ups and project discussions as required.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, quality and consistency. Support the implementation of best practices within the department (e.g. by writing SOPs) Sc. in a relevant field (such as genetics, cell biology, or molecular biology) with at least 1 year of experience in a results-oriented environment (such as industry or a core facility) with at least 3 years of relevant laboratory experience may also be considered Hands-on experience with Nanopore MinION sequencing, from sample preparation and quality-control to sequencing and downstream results analysis Significant experience with the design, execution and troubleshooting of molecular biology techniques such as: Cloning (restriction enzyme/Gateway/Gibson/Golden Gate Assembly) PCR and RT-PCR Sanger sequencing analysis Proficient with the Microsoft 365 software suite Full-time (40h/week), permanent Schedule: Monday to Friday On-site Paid time off for December holidays (1 week) ~3 personal days/ 3 sick days. ~ Social activities. ~ Opportunity to contribute to innovative biotech projects. ~ Professional growth and learning opportunities. ~

📌 Research Associate I (Permanent Full TIme) (Montreal)
🏢 Kisoji Biotechnology
📍 Montreal