Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

This project will involve extraction and analysis of known and identification of unknown phytochemicals in tomato samples using state-of-the-art instrumentations such as HPLC and LC-MS, and assessment of the effect of these compounds using in vitro and cell culture techniques. Other activities include collection of data, perform data analysis from experiments and report results as well as write research reports and peer reviewed manuscripts.

The candidate will be working in a level II containment facility. Work will include handling infectious agents and hazardous materials. Appropriate training will be provided to create a safe work environment.

Work environment

Located in Guelph, Ontario, the Centre specializes in food safety, quality and nutrition, and is committed to ensuring that food produced in Canada continues to be among the safest and of the highest quality in the world.

The Guelph Research and Development Centre was established in 1997, with the intent to put in place a federal capacity in food research at the heart of the largest Canadian concentration of expertise and infrastructures dedicated to food research and development. The Guelph Research and Development Centre supports a sustainable and profitable agri-food sector in Canada by carrying out world class research in food safety and quality, proactively mitigating food safety threats as well as generating fundamental and applied knowledge that enable the Canadian agri-food sector to develop health promoting food that respond to consumer needs, whereby generating added value throughout the food chain.

Research covers all aspects of food production, from the field to the fork. In addition to its focus on food quality and safety, much of the centre's work is exploring the potential for conventional foods to offer nutritional and other therapeutic benefits. Scientists are also developing innovative methods to reduce food-borne biological and chemical hazards that may be present in farm commodities, fresh market and processed foods.

In line with the food research vocation of the Guelph Research and Development Centre, the focus of the work will remain unchanged for the next 10 years and will include three main areas:
•Mitigation of food safety risks in food production systems
•Development of food with enhanced health benefits
•Structure and functional characteristics of food and food ingredients

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year.

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)

Master degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Food Science.

Currently enrolled or eligible to enrolled in a Doctoral program at the University of Guelph in Food Science

Degree equivalency

Experience in food chemistry and analytical chemistry
Experience with food science and technology

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of food science and technology
Knowledge of food bioactives and nutritional composition

Adaptability
Initiative
Analytical thinking
Communication skills
Teamwork

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

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment, and therefore will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-relevant documents.

Known allergies must be controlled through the use of person protective equipment and/or medication and must not impinge upon the duties to be performed.

With appropriate safety precautions in place, must be able and willing to work in laboratory for extended periods at a time, and able and willing to work with infectious agents and hazardous materials.

Must be currently recognized as having full-time student status at the University of Guelph.

Other information

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

Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

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 Canadian citizens.

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