Research Associate – Sequencing

Location: Montreal

Want to contribute to meaningful scientific innovation within a fast-growing biotech company?
Kiso Ji 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 Kiso Ji, 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 Kiso Ji Biotech
Kiso Ji 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 environment, Kiso Ji brings together multidisciplinary teams working toward a shared mission: advancing science through collaboration, precision and execution.
Joining Kiso Ji 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.
At Kiso Ji, we value people who are committed, adaptable and solution-oriented. 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.

Role Overview
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. Nanopore sequencing). This role will also involve some cloning and DNA purification of antibody/recombinant protein DNA constructs, to enable the work done by other teams within the company.
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,
Main Responsibilities
Establish and execute experimental pipelines for Nanopore sample preparation, quality-control and sequencing
Generate amplicon libraries for other NGS analyses (i.e. Illumina, Pac Bio)
Design and clone antibody/recombinant protein DNA constructs
Purify and QC DNA (mini/midi/maxipreps) for subsequent transfection and testing
Participate in everyday routines of lab maintenance and organization

Collaboration and Communication
Collaborate closely with internal teams, managers and cross-functional stakeholders.
Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and partners.
Participate in meetings, follow-ups and project discussions as required.
Support the sharing of information and documentation within the team; document all work clearly and completely.
Continuous Improvement
Contribute to the improvement of processes, tools and internal workflows.
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, quality and consistency.
Support the implementation of best practices within the department (e.g. by writing SOPs)
Perform any other related duties as required.
Required Education and Experience
M.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)
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B.Sc. with at least 3 years of relevant laboratory experience may also be considered
Skills and Experience
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…