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Technical Officer in Biology / Molecular Biology / Biochemistry at National Research Council Canada National Research Council Canada in Canada
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Field of study
Biochemistry
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Term position for 2 years with salary from $66,126 to $91,012 per annum. Competitive federal benefits include pension, health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, and additional supports. Relocation assistance may be available according to NRC directives.
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Technical Officer, Biology at the National Research Council Canada in Boucherville, Quebec.
This is a term position for 2 years in the NRC’s Medical Devices Research Centre, supporting the Bioanalytical Micro-Nano Devices (BioAMND) Section and the Centre for Research and Applications in Fluidic Technologies (CRAFT). The role is centered on biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and bioanalytical research workflows.
Key work includes DNA/RNA extraction, purification and quantification; PCR, RT-PCR and qPCR; NGS library preparation; Oxford Nanopore sequencing (MinION/GridION preferred); handling microbial samples including bacteria and viruses; protocol development and troubleshooting; metagenomic or untargeted sequencing for pathogen detection; QC, contamination prevention, documentation, and laboratory equipment maintenance.
Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Cell and Molecular Biology, or a related field. A college diploma in Laboratory Technology with significant experience may also be considered. The post asks for 3–5 years of recent lab experience and requires Reliability Status. English or French language ability is required.
Salary is listed at $66,126 to $91,012 per year, with federal benefits including pension, health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance. Relocation assistance may be available. The position is physically based at the NRC work location in Boucherville.
Apply via the NRC recruitment portal using the posted job link. The posting says candidates must answer a screening question and include citizenship information. Questions can be directed to the NRC hiring email with requisition number 25955.
Funding details
Term position for 2 years with salary from $66,126 to $91,012 per annum. Competitive federal benefits include pension, health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, and additional supports. Relocation assistance may be available according to NRC directives.
What's required
Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Cell and Molecular Biology, or another relevant discipline; a college diploma in Laboratory Technology with significant experience may be considered. Applicants should have 3–5 years of recent molecular biology/microbiology laboratory experience, including DNA/RNA extraction, purification and quantification, PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, NGS library preparation, and preferably Oxford Nanopore sequencing (MinION or GridION). Experience with microbial samples, bacteria and preferably viruses, protocol optimization and troubleshooting, metagenomic or untargeted sequencing, low-input samples, microbial enrichment or host-nucleic-acid depletion, contamination prevention, QC, and documentation is highly desirable. Reliability Status is required. English or French language ability is required.
How to apply
Apply through the NRC recruitment portal using the posted job link. Answer the screening question in the application and include your citizenship information. Direct questions about requisition 25955 to the NRC hiring email provided in the post.
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