Scientist – Cell Engineering

DropGenie; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company in Montreal is seeking an experienced scientist to lead testing and protocol development for an innovative microfluidic platform. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in mammalian tissue culture and cell engineering workflows. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. This position offers the potential to transition into a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Minimum MSc required; PhD or postdoctoral experience preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in mammalian tissue culture.
• Knowledge of cell engineering or gene editing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and engineer mammalian cell cultures for experiments.
• Implement and refine protocols for the microfluidic platform.
• Analyze and communicate scientific results to the team.

Skills

Mammalian tissue culture

Cell engineering

Flow cytometry

Molecular biology techniques

Data analysis

Education

MSc or PhD in Biological Sciences

Tools

PCR

Liquid handling systems

Job description

Overview

DropGenie is building infrastructure to accelerate drug discovery. We are developing an automated microfluidic platform that makes complex cell engineering workflows simple, standardized, and automation-ready. Our technology empowers scientists to generate precisely modified primary and immortalized cell lines on demand, bridging the digital and biological to accelerate discovery and therapeutic development.

We are seeking an experienced scientist to lead testing and protocol development on our platform. This role will involve applying rigorous scientific methods, analyzing results, and communicating findings to the broader team. It is structured as a contract position with the potential to transition into a full-time role.

What You’ll Do

• Independently maintain, expand, and engineer mammalian cell cultures, with an emphasis on primary cells
• Design, implement, and refine experimental protocols for our microfluidic platform
• Assess viability and functionality of edited cells via flow cytometry, microscopy, and molecular biology assays
• Analyze, interpret, and clearly communicate scientific results to the multidisciplinary team
• Collaborate with engineers to provide biological insights that shape device development
• Contribute to protocol optimization and standardization across diverse cell types and applications

What We’re Looking For

• MSc (minimum), PhD, or postdoctoral experience in Biological Sciences or related field
• Extensive experience (4+ years) with mammalian tissue culture, including primary cells
• Strong knowledge of cell engineering or gene editing workflows
• Proficiency with flow cytometry and molecular biology techniques (PCR, DNA extraction, sample prep)
• Excellent data analysis, scientific reasoning, and communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently, drive projects, and thrive in a fast-paced startup setting

Nice to Have

• Experience with laboratory automation and liquid handling systems
• Familiarity with microfluidics or miniaturized biology platforms
• Prior experience working in a cross-functional or startup environment

Additional Information

• This position is based in Montreal, QC. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Direct applicants only. No agencies, please.
• At DropGenie, we believe that everyone has the ability to make an impact. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.