KisoJi Biotechnology is a therapeutic antibody company that is developing mono- and multispecific antibody therapeutics by leveraging our state-of-the-art proprietary transgenic mouse platform for the generation of heavy chain-only antibodies (HCAbs). We are currently expanding our antibody discovery team; specifically, We are seeking a Senior Research Associate to lead phage display–based antibody discovery work. This is an individual contributor position; the work requires on-site laboratory bench work at our Montreal site.

This is a key role responsible for establishing and executing phage display workflows. It is a hands-on, individual contributor position requiring strong technical ownership at the bench and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.

Position: Senior Research Associate

Site: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Department: Molecular Biology

Responsibilities

The Senior Research Associate, Molecular Biology position entails working independently and in collaboration with other team members, under the direction of the department head, to:

• Plan and execute phage display panning experiments for antibody discovery
• Screen phages for binding activity (e.g. by PE-ELISA)
• Clone phage display antibody libraries
• Generate amplicon libraries for NGS analysis
• Troubleshoot methods, suggest improvements, and develop new technologies for project advancement; support the creation of SOPs as required
• Clearly communicate results in written reports and oral presentations
• Actively foster an environment of effective and collaborative working relationships within and across teams, and provide technical leadership in molecular biology methods
• Participate in team meetings to assist in the coordination of project and departmental activities

Essential qualifications

• M.Sc. in a relevant field (such as immunology, genetics, cell biology, or molecular biology) with at least 6 years of experience in an industry environment, including at least 3 years in an antibody discovery role.
• Experience in phage display and biopanning, including phagemid library cloning
• Experience with the design and execution of molecular biology techniques such as:

Preferred

• Additional experience in molecular biology, antibody discovery and/or antibody characterization (e.g. ELISA, SDS-PAGE, flow cytometry) is highly desirable

Compensation & Benefits

• Health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Annual bonus and performance reviews
• Training and development opportunities

Thank you for your interest. Please send your cover letter addressing your fit to our needs and your C.V. to contact@kbimail.com. We will not consider any applications which do not have a specific cover letter directed to the job you are applying for; please indicate the position, department and location you are applying for. We will only consider applications sent to our contact email address – we will not check our LinkedIn mailbox. Please have your references ready and supply a skills inventory list. We will start making hiring decisions within the next 3 weeks. We will contact you by email to follow up.