SEVO Bioscience (sevobioscience.com) is building a proprietary microalgae expression platform to deliver veterinary vaccines. As a Senior Scientist in an early-stage company, you’ll own the bench science behind the vaccines, generating expression and quantification data that advances the platform. Working within a small team, you’ll be an essential intellectual contributor and grow with the company.

Compensation: $60,000–$75,000 CAD, commensurate with experience

Requirements

- PhD in molecular biology, synthetic biology, biochemistry, plant/algal biology, or related field (MSc + 5 years relevant industry experience also considered)
- Hands‑on expertise in molecular cloning and vector construction, and with CRISPR‑Cas9 editing in a eukaryotic system
- Proficiency with PCR/RT‑qPCR (primer design, assay validation, data interpretation) and in vitro protein assays (ELISA, Western blot, protein quantification)
- Demonstrated track record of independent experimental design and troubleshooting; clear scientific writing in English
- Direct microalgae experience (transformation, nuclear or chloroplast expression, photoautotrophic culture)



strongly preferred. Alternatively, a robust plant biology background, ideally including plastid biology, is expected.
- Ability to lead and grow the laboratory operations.

Preferred

- Fluorescence microscopy, including fluorescent protein reporter imaging and basic quantitative image analysis
- Familiarity with algal cell biology
- Working knowledge of French

Equal Opportunity & Workplace Notices

SEVO Bioscience is committed to equitable hiring consistent with the Québec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, civil status, age, religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, social condition, or disability.

French is the language of work in Québec; it is listed above as a preferred asset only, not a requirement. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of hire. SEVO does not currently provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

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📌 Senior Scientist - Synthetic Biology (Montreal)
🏢 BioTalent Canada
📍 Montreal