Senior Research Associate & Scientist I – Translational Biology

ICW Healthcare Ventures; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotech startup in Montreal is seeking a highly skilled Research Associate/Scientist to aid in mRNA therapeutics development. The successful candidate will assist in biological testing and develop innovative cell-based assays. Responsibilities include maintaining detailed lab records, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and analyzing experimental data. This vital role will contribute to advancing modified mRNA technologies. Candidates should be comfortable working in dynamic environments and have a strong background in molecular biology or biochemistry.

Qualifications

• Skilled in the design and optimization of cell-based assays.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex experimental data.
• Comfort in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and optimization of mRNA delivery technologies.
• Maintain accurate electronic laboratory records.
• Collaborate with teams in molecular biology and chemistry.

Skills

Cell-based assays

Flow cytometry

Immunoassay development

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Experience in biotechnology

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Microscopy techniques

Job description

Company Profile:

Darbix Biotech Inc is a startup biotechnology company based in Quebec that leverages MIT-based chemistry and machine learning to develop next-in-class mRNA therapeutics.

Darbix is developing modified mRNAs to enable therapeutic possibilities currently very difficult to achieve with standard approaches.

Our novel technology harnesses the power of chemistry coupled to machine learning to impact drug discovery and development for rare genetic diseases, vaccines and cancer.

The Company is unlocking the potential to treat diseases currently unattainable with standard approaches.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Associate / Scientist to join our growing research and development team in Montreal, Quebec.

The successful candidate will be responsible the assistance of mid-to-late stage therapeutics development, biological testing, and in vivo efficacy studies for modified mRNA molecules.

This includes lipid nanoparticle formulation, cell-based assays, flow cytometry, immunoassay development, in vivo tissue analysis and microscopy techniques.

This role is essential to advancing our modified mRNA-based therapeutic platforms and technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with the lab lead, assist in the design, development, and optimization of cell‑based assays integrating mRNA delivery technologies, multiparametric flow cytometry, ex vivo functional analyses, and in vivo experimental models.
• Maintain accurate and detailed electronic laboratory records and ensure data integrity.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, draw meaningful conclusions, and present findings to internal teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including molecular biology, chemistry, immunology and machine learning.
• Stay up to date with advancements in RNA biology, nucleic acid therapeutics, and related technologies.
• In collaboration with other lab members, maintain laboratory inventory, ensuring proper stock of reagents, consumables, and equipment for smooth day‑to‑day operations.