Research fellow - and biology

Position Research Associate

Department Molecular Biology

Responsibilities

Establish, troubleshoot, and execute experimental pipelines for Nanopore sample preparation, quality‑control and sequencing

Generate amplicon libraries for other NGS analyses

Design, create and clone antibody/recombinant protein DNA constructs, and purify DNA (mini/midi/maxipreps) for subsequent transfection and testing

Analyze data and clearly communicate results in written reports and oral presentations

Support the creation of SOPs as required

Actively foster an environment of effective and collaborative working relationships within and across teams, and provide technical expertise in molecular biology methods

Participate in team meetings to assist in the coordination of project and departmental activities

Qualifications

M.Sc. in a relevant field (such as genetics, cell biology, or molecular biology) with at least 1-3 years of experience in a results‑oriented environment (such as industry or a core facility)

Significant experience with Nanopore MinION sequencing, from sample preparation and quality‑control to downstream results analysis

Experience with molecular biology techniques such as cloning and DNA extraction (mini/midi/maxiprep)

Independent technical troubleshooting skills

Ability to accurately follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and instructions, and to perform repetitive tasks

Strong time‑management skills, including the ability to effectively multi‑task and work in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document all work clearly and completely; proficient with Microsoft Office suite

An enthusiasm for technology implementation rather than independent hypothesis‑driven research

Assets

Experience with other next‑generation sequencing technologies (such as PacBio, Illumina) and library preparation is a plus

Experience with the design and troubleshooting of cloning projects is a definite plus

Experience in antibody discovery (e.g. phage display or mammalian display screening) is a plus

What We Offer
Benefits Package Includes

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Incentive Programs Include

Training & Development Programs / Courses

Annual Performance Reviews with yearly bonuses

Salary
The range for this position is $75,000-115,000. The base pay offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity, work location, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 (KisoMouse) platform for the generation of heavy chain‑only antibodies (HCAbs). We are currently expanding our molecular biology team, and are specifically looking for a Research Associate to expand our in‑house Nanopore sequencing capabilities. This is an individual contributor position; the work requires on‑site laboratory bench work at our upcoming San Diego expansion. The successful candidate will have the ability to complete project milestones within strict deadlines, to provide technical expertise within their areas of strength, to work independently, and to collaborate effectively within our multi‑disciplinary team. We are looking for people who are internally motivated, scientifically rigorous, and who hold high standards of laboratory maintenance.

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