Technology Research and Innovation Scientist

Posting Period
to January 31, 2026
Business Unit Corporate Group
Department Research and Development
Entry date As soon as possible
Job Status Permanent - Full time
Minimal required work experience 4 to 5 years
Minimal education level required Master's Degree
Benefits Competitive social benefits

Research Scientist
The Strain Improvement Laboratory is seeking a Research Scientist to join our team! We help to meet the diverse commercial needs of the company by improving the industrial properties of yeast, bacterial, and fungal strains. This position reports to the Strain Improvement Lab R&D Manager.
The selected candidate will serve in leading and/or supporting roles for multiple parallel strain development projects, deploying an array of techniques to improve strain properties and meet project objectives. This position involves hands-on laboratory work as well as experimental planning and ownership of project progress.
Development of new microbial strains using a variety of evolution, selection, or engineering strategies in the laboratory
Independent design, execution, and analysis of experiments; organized documentation and management of data
Development and validation of new methods to achieve technical goals
Literature review and technology scoping associated with R&D project needs
Training and supervision of student interns; training of team members in new lab procedures
Contribution to a safe, efficient, and collaborative laboratory working environment
Technical skills
e.g. molecular biology, genetics, and/or evolutionary engineering techniques

• Depth of knowledge of yeast or bacteria physiology, cellular biology, and/or microbial genetics
• Demonstrated ability to develop and validate new technical approaches
• 4+ years’ experience in academic research or an industrial R&D setting

An asset
PhD in molecular or cellular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or related field; candidates with a master’s degree with relevant experience, particularly in an industrial setting, will also be considered
Expertise in statistical analysis and/or data management
Bilingual (English and French), written and spoken
Personal abilities
Capable of advancing multiple concurrent projects
Eagerness for learning and personal growth
The administrative offices of the parent company are in Montreal, Canada. Lallemand's corporate division encompasses all of the support services offered to our branches. Our corporate branch's head office is located in Montreal, Canada, and relies on a team that specializes in: Management; Finance and accounting; Engineering; Research and Development (R&D); and Information Technology (IT). If you want to help bring enthusiasm, collaboration and innovation to our workplace, we'd love to get to know you!