Senior Research Associate

KisoJiBiotechnology 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 an upcoming Lo Jolla 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: Culver City, California Department: Molecular Biology Responsibilities 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 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 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: DNA extraction (mini/midi/maxiprep) Sanger sequencing analysis Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot experiments independently Ability to accurately follow SOPs and instructions, with strong attention to detail Excellent time‑management skills, including the ability to effectively multi‑task and work independently in a fast‑paced environment Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document all work clearly and completely Legally authorized to work in the US Preferred Additional experience in molecular biology, antibody discovery and/or antibody characterization (e.g. ELISA, SDS‑PAGE, flow cytometry) is highly desirable Health and dental benefits Paid vacation and holidays Annual performance bonus Training and development opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr Kisoji Biotechnology Inc.