Associate Scientist (Fermentation & Natural Products)
About the role
Scientist to VP level | Full-time
Location: McMaster Innovation Park, Hamilton, ON (On-site)
The Opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional scientist with deep expertise in neuroscience and neurobiology to help expand our capabilities in complex neural systems and advance our growing pipeline.
This is a rare chance to work at the frontier of natural product drug discovery, contributing both at the bench and, depending on experience, at the level of scientific direction.
This role involves collaborating closely with our interdisciplinary team across microbiology, chemistry, and biology. You will design and apply advanced neural and neurobiological assay systems to evaluate the activity of novel compounds, build mechanistic insight in disease-relevant models, and contribute to targeted therapeutic strategies for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.
This May Include Work In Areas Such As
Neuronal cell models
Synaptic biology Neuroinflammation Functional modulation of neural circuits
Depending on your experience, this may extend to helping shape experimental and program strategy.
Qualifications & Requirements
PhD or postdoctoral training in neuroscience or a related field
Strong experience in neurobiology and in vitro or ex vivo neural model systems Background in neurological disease is preferred Track record of impactful scientific work in academia or industry Experience in phenotypic screening, electrophysiology, high-content imaging, multi-omics, or drug discovery is an asset
Why Kapoose Creek Bio
We are a dynamic, highly collaborative organization working at the interface of biology, chemistry, and AI, with a shared goal of unlocking new regions of natural chemical space for therapeutic discovery.
If you’re energized by that challenge, we’d love to hear from you. The title and level for this role will be aligned with experience and our existing team structure.
Apply
Send your CV and cover note to
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Associate Scientist jobs in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
About Kapoose Creek Bio
Kapoose Creek Bio is a Canadian biotech company using AI technologies to uncover small molecule medicines from nature with unprecedented speed and scale. Our R&D efforts are supported by off-grid research facilities in the hunt for undiscovered chemistry in environments of unique biodiversity. We have developed a platform – unEarth Rx – that integrates phenotypic screening with advanced machine and deep learning to accelerate the identification of high-quality drug leads and simultaneously determine their mechanism of action. The result is a comprehensive, data-rich, functional map of nature’s chemistry for accelerated discovery and development of new small molecule medicines. We are building a diversified portfolio of stakes in the next generation of critical medicines, focusing our platform on neuroscience, cancer and infectious disease. Currently our development pipeline is concentrated on lead assets with exciting potential in neurological indications.
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Associate Scientist (Fermentation & Natural Products)
About the role
Scientist to VP level | Full-time
Location: McMaster Innovation Park, Hamilton, ON (On-site)
The Opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional scientist with deep expertise in neuroscience and neurobiology to help expand our capabilities in complex neural systems and advance our growing pipeline.
This is a rare chance to work at the frontier of natural product drug discovery, contributing both at the bench and, depending on experience, at the level of scientific direction.
This role involves collaborating closely with our interdisciplinary team across microbiology, chemistry, and biology. You will design and apply advanced neural and neurobiological assay systems to evaluate the activity of novel compounds, build mechanistic insight in disease-relevant models, and contribute to targeted therapeutic strategies for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.
This May Include Work In Areas Such As
Neuronal cell models
Synaptic biology Neuroinflammation Functional modulation of neural circuits
Depending on your experience, this may extend to helping shape experimental and program strategy.
Qualifications & Requirements
PhD or postdoctoral training in neuroscience or a related field
Strong experience in neurobiology and in vitro or ex vivo neural model systems Background in neurological disease is preferred Track record of impactful scientific work in academia or industry Experience in phenotypic screening, electrophysiology, high-content imaging, multi-omics, or drug discovery is an asset
Why Kapoose Creek Bio
We are a dynamic, highly collaborative organization working at the interface of biology, chemistry, and AI, with a shared goal of unlocking new regions of natural chemical space for therapeutic discovery.
If you’re energized by that challenge, we’d love to hear from you. The title and level for this role will be aligned with experience and our existing team structure.
Apply
Send your CV and cover note to
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Associate Scientist jobs in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
About Kapoose Creek Bio
Kapoose Creek Bio is a Canadian biotech company using AI technologies to uncover small molecule medicines from nature with unprecedented speed and scale. Our R&D efforts are supported by off-grid research facilities in the hunt for undiscovered chemistry in environments of unique biodiversity. We have developed a platform – unEarth Rx – that integrates phenotypic screening with advanced machine and deep learning to accelerate the identification of high-quality drug leads and simultaneously determine their mechanism of action. The result is a comprehensive, data-rich, functional map of nature’s chemistry for accelerated discovery and development of new small molecule medicines. We are building a diversified portfolio of stakes in the next generation of critical medicines, focusing our platform on neuroscience, cancer and infectious disease. Currently our development pipeline is concentrated on lead assets with exciting potential in neurological indications.