EXPO 2025
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At CHITOSE, we’re proud of our diverse team, which includes not only science graduates with bachelor’s and advanced degrees, but also individuals from liberal arts, technical colleges, and vocational schools.
Whether you’re looking to apply your research, experience, and expertise, or you’re completely new to biotech but eager to dedicate yourself to making the world a better place with the power of living things, you’re very welcome here. And of course, we’re always happy to connect with anyone who’s simply interested in what we do!
Ready to join us in the challenge of creating a world to live in abundance beyond the next millennium?
New grads and recent graduates are welcome to apply anytime, as we hire year-round.
※Even as a new graduate, feel free to review our list of mid-career openings. If any position catches your interest, please specify it clearly in your application.
We welcome applicants from all academic backgrounds and majors.
・We are looking for students expected to graduate from university, graduate school, technical college, or vocational school between April 2024 and March 2025.
・Graduates from any year are also welcome to apply.
・Willing to work in Japan or overseas.
New Graduates, Recent Graduates, and Working Professionals
Technology Development, Business Debvelopment, Corporate
※Assignments will be made based on each individual’s aptitude, determined through the selection process.
※The specific role you’ll be assigned will be determined after you join the company. If you’re looking to explore a wide range of roles or want to discover your strengths through the selection process, we encourage you to apply.
※Please note that the company you’re assigned to may vary depending on the role.
（Scope of Change: ）
Duties as assigned by the company.
・Adapts flexibly to change.
・Doesn’t settle for the present; always looks ahead.
・Interested in pursuing their full potential.
・Approaches diverse perspectives with an open mind.
・Proactively tackles new challenges.
・Consistently brings added value to expectations.
2022 Fiscal Year: 7 hires
2023 Fiscal Year: 12 hires
2024 Fiscal Year: 2 hires (as of April)
Annual salary system: 3 million yen～
Remarks about the salary：
Fair compensation will be given according to our regulations, after consideration of experience and ability. Includes 44 hours of deemed overtime charge per month. The amount of annual salary divided by 12 is the monthly salary.
Twice a year (April, October)
Bonuses are not typically provided, but may be awarded based on company performance.
9:30-17:30 (scheduled working hours: 7 hours, rest break:1 hour)
Five-day working week system (Saturdays and Sundays off), public holidays, summer vacation, year-end and New Year holidays, annual paid leave, bereavement leave, and other special paid leave are provided.
Health insurance, employees’ pension insurance, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation insurance.
Full reimbursement of commuting expenses (as per company policy), work-from-home allowance, health check-ups, condolence benefits, maternity and paternity leave (with a record of both male and female employees taking leave).
・CHITOSE BIO EVOLUTION PTE. LTD.
・Chitose Laboratory Corp.
・Chitose Agri Laboratory Sdn. Bhd.
・Chitose Agriculture Initiative Pte. Ltd.
Depends on the department and specific role.
Locations include: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture (KSP, Nogawa Lab), Malaysia (Kuching, Cameron Highlands), and Singapore, among others.
There is a possibility of relocation if new sites are established due to business expansion.
※More information about company’s locations can be found here.
Scope of Change:
Company-designated location.
Smoking is prohibited indoors, with designated smoking areas available outdoors.