Laboratory Technician

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Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff 1 Indeterminate position with an English Essential profile.
In addition, applicants should be aware that this selection process may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level across Health Canada. Positions could be: Acting, Assignment, Deployment, Indeterminate, Secondment, or Specified period.
As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of position/workstream and/or group and level to apply.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology or in a field relevant to the duties of the position OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience in the development of microbiology and molecular biology techniques for the detection and identification of bacterial or viral or parasitic pathogens.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge of methods for isolation, identification and enumeration of foodborne pathogens.
Knowledge of emerging technologies and principles related to foodborne pathogen detection and identification.
Knowledge of foodborne bacterial, viral or parasitic pathogens and their safe handling.
Knowledge of microbiological and molecular biology techniques and principles.
Knowledge in experimental design and troubleshooting of techniques in microbiology and molecular biology.

Abilities:

Ability to analyse and interpret experimental data.
Ability to set up and carry out laboratory procedures with limited supervision.
Ability to provide scientific and technical advice.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to work under pressure with shifting priorities under tight deadlines.

Personal Suitabilities:

Problem solving
Dependability
Judgement
Effective Interpersonal skills
Respectful of diversity
Initiative
Team player

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Experience working* with foodborne pathogens in a laboratory setting.
(*6 months or more)
Experience working with non-cultivable microorganism.
Experience with cell culture techniques.
Experience using genomic approaches including large dataset analysis.

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:

Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and ability to travel.
Willingness and ability to work with Foodborne pathogens.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Enhanced security clearance.

A valid Pre-Placement (Category 3) health evaluation in accordance with the Occupational Health Evaluation Standard (http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=12561); and,

Undertake a periodic health evaluation in accordance with Appendix A of the Occupational Health Evaluation Standard Schedule (http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doceng.
aspx?id=12561&section=HTML).

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

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.

Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possibly missing information.

Please note that volume management strategies, such as random selection, top-down approach, invoking any asset(s) and/or cut-off scores, MAY be used at any point in the staffing process for the purpose of managing volumes of applications/candidates.

For this process, emails are the most efficient way to communicate with you. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). If you do not wish to receive results by email or if you change your email address during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

If you required technical support to apply for this position, please contact jobs.gc.ca at: http://emplois-jobs.gc.ca/centres/contact-contactez/index-eng.php

Please note that candidates are responsible for submitting their application by the closing date in order to be considered. No applications will be accepted once the deadline has passed.

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We thank all those who apply.

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.