Research Assistant – Beef Genomics

Duties

The EG position will be co-located at the University of Alberta which is a highly dynamic research environment. This position will need to meet a high standard of productivity within both the AAFC and University of Alberta.

Intent of the process

Immediate staffing need:
- 1 full time temporary position for a 12 month duration

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar permanent and temporary employment for the location indicated for this process.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, he/she may be considered for acting or assignment/secondment opportunities.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

BSc. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Animal Science or related field from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience performing molecular biology procedures, including DNA and RNA preparation, high-throughput gene expression analysis using RNA-Seq, functional assays, cell culture, DNA genotyping, and DNA methylation.
Experience managing and analyzing phenotypic, gene expression, and DNA methylation data resulting from experimental treatments using a variety of software (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, and SAS).
Experience designing experiments, developing project plans and developing methodologies and tools.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of analytical instrumentation including GC, HPLC and high throughput RNA and DNA analysis, and equipment and techniques used in a molecular genetics laboratory.
Knowledge of internet based tools and resources for biological pathway interrogation, gene sequence data search and analysis.
Knowledge of bovine anatomy and physiology.
Knowledge of genetics of mammalian species.

Concern for safety
Initiative
Interactive Communication
Planning and Organizing
Problem Solving
Teamwork

Ability to perform molecular biology procedures.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

MSc. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Animal Science or related field from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience working with animal blood/semen/hair/tissues in a molecular biology laboratory.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Placement of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) employees affected by Work Force Adjustment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and overtime.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Ability and willingness to work with toxic chemicals, and radioactive and bio hazardous materials.
Ability and willingness to control allergies, through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and this must not impinge upon the duties to be performed.
Ability and willingness to work under various environmental and weather conditions.
Ability and willingness to work in a laboratory, field and abattoir.
Ability and willingness to work with cattle in the field.

Other information

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.