We're Hiring!

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Job Type: Full-Time, Industrial Postdoc

Eligibility: Ph.D. graduate within the past five years, authorized to work in Canada.

Salary: $55,000 annual salary

About BryoSphere Biotechnologies:

BryoSphere  Biotechnologies is a Vancouver-based biotechnology company using moss  as a synthetic biology platform to revolutionize the production of  challenging-to-produce natural molecules. Our target products range  across diverse commercial sectors, notably skincare and pharmaceuticals.  BryoBright, our skincare ingredient, stands out as an antioxidant that  can effectively address skin discoloration, offering a breakthrough  solution for skin-related concerns. Beyond advancing the synthesis of  intricate molecules, our cutting-edge technology prioritizes  environmental sustainability, marking a paradigm shift towards more  eco-friendly production methods.

Position Overview:

We  are seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. scientist with expertise in  biotechnology and biochemistry to join our dynamic research team. The  successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing our research  and development initiatives aimed at genetically engineering the  metabolism of moss to produce small molecules for commercial purposes  and scaling those up.

Responsibilities:

• Genetic Engineering and Cloning: Design,  execute, and optimize molecular biology experiments focused on genetic  engineering and cloning to modify moss traits for the production of  specialty chemicals.
• Analysis/purification of plant metabolites: Optimize protocols for efficient extraction, analysis and purification of plant metabolites at a benchtop scale.
• Target Development: Contribute  to the design and development of novel transgenic moss lines producing  target molecules with therapeutic applications.
• Lab management duties:  Maintain biological inventories such as plants in sterile tissue  culture, glycerol stocks inventories, primer and plasmid inventories.  Monitor lab expenses and maintain the organization of reagents.
• Collaboration: Work with our team to integrate your scientific findings with BryoSphere’s broader commercial objectives.
• Self-starter: Demonstrate  the ability to work independently, take ownership of projects and be  open to learning new techniques/analyses as needed.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or a related field.
• Proficient in genetic engineering and cloning techniques.
• Experience working with sterile plant tissue culture (preferred).
• Experience with bioreactor setup and operation (preferred).
• Experience with chemical analysis of complex plant extracts (HPLC, LC/MS, GC/MS).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits:

• Health coverage
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements and paid time off.
• Meaningful work in a collaborative culture.
• Join a cutting-edge team where your contributions matter.
• Opportunity for company equity as part of our team.

How to Apply:

We encourage anyone interested in the position to apply!

Interested  candidates should submit a resume and short cover letter to  careers@bryosphere.ca. Please include "Molecular Biology Scientist  Application" in the subject line.

Application Deadline: February 25th, 2026

BryoSphere Biotechnologies is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Join us in our mission to transform synthetic biology through innovative plant biotechnology!