Research Assistant in Bovine Immunology - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

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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).

Duties

The candidate will be expected to conduct a comprehensive literature review, assist in organizing animal experiments, help write experimental protocols, participate in animal experiments, be involved in monitoring animal experiments, conduct laboratory analyses, analyze data, and write scientific articles and other reports.

The candidate will be supervised by a research scientist and assisted in the laboratory by a research assistant.

Work environment

The selected candidate will conduct research in dairy cattle immunology. Experimental work and laboratory analyses will be carried out in the Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre’s facilities.

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 willing to enroll in a diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program in a recognized post-secondary academic institution in one of the following areas: biology or equivalent.

Degree equivalency

Experience working with large animals (example: dairy cows).
Experience working in a lab environment.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

Theoretical knowledge of immunology, biology, biochemistry, cell biology.
Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Initiative
Teamwork
Interactive communication

Ability to work in cell culture.

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.

- In case of allergies, know how to control them using personal protective equipment or medication so they do not interfere with the work to be carried out.
- Ability and willingness to work for long periods in a laboratory and/or animal rearing facility.
- Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials in accordance with the safe work practices established for AAFC laboratories.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime, as required.
- Ability and willingness to work with laboratory animals and large farm animals.
- Ability and willingness to work with samples of human or animal origin or environment, which may contain unknown pathogens.
- Ability and willingness to work with acids and strong bases.

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 designated 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 the email referenced below under "Contact Information".

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.