Casual - Research Biologist - Microbial molecular biology

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this advertisement, you are applying for a casual job opportunity only. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be contacted for further assessment

Duties

We are seeking a Research Biologist with expertise and experience in the field of microbial molecular biology. The successful candidate will lead independent research projects under the expert guidance and implement existing and new projects focused on the improvement of symbiotic microorganisms.

Intent of the process

We are seeking to fill ONE full-time CASUAL (90-working-day) contract with a start date as soon as possible.

This process is for casual employment only which is a temporary employment of 90 workings days or less in a calendar year.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in a biological science.

Degree equivalency

• Experience providing technical support in a research laboratory environment focused on microbiological activities
• Experience planning and executing research activities related to microbial molecular biology such as DNA/RNA extraction, plasmid mobilization, gene cloning, gene expression, PCR, Western analysis, etc.
• Experience in genetic manipulation of microorganisms
• Experience preparing project reports and scientific manuscripts.
• Problem solving
• Initiative
• Concern for safety

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

• A PhD degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in biological sciences.

Degree equivalency

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Ability and willingness to work in laboratory and greenhouse environments.
• Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials, chemicals and pesticides.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime.

Other information

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Information on employment equity

APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION

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Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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