Laboratory technician for dairy cattle - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

The microorganism culture such as Mycobacterium avium ssp paratuberculosis is arduous and knowledge of specialized techniques is required for this slow-growing bacterium. Genetic typing techniques require knowledge in molecular biology. The work requires a rigor and very good sense of the organization for working in laboratory of biosafety of level 2.

Work environment

The research center is located in Sherbrooke, specifically in the borough of Lennoxville. Most research is done on dairy cattle and pork. The tasks of the technician will be to work with pathogens in biosafety level 2 laboratory, to cultivate them and to perform molecular typing analyzes.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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

Currently enrolled or eligible to enroll in a recognised college program with specialisation in biotechnology

Degree equivalency

Experience in molecular biology

Experience in microbiology

Experience in mycobacterium culture

Experience in a Level 2 biosafety cabinet.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge in molecular biology

Knowledge in microbiology

Knowledge about mycobacterium culture

Knowledge in a Level 2 biosafety cabinet.

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

The student must be willing to work on different shifts and schedules, which can be changed from one week to the next, determined by the research team.

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.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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.

Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel related to assessment and successful candidates will be responsible for obtaining their own living accommodations.

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.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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