Research Biologist - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

You are eligible for this program if you meet these 3 requirements:

◽You are a full-time student in a post-secondary institution
◽You are enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of your curriculum
◽You meet the minimum age required in the province/territory of work

This includes students with physical or emotional disabilities deemed to have full-time status by their academic institution. Adult students registered in education and retraining programs at the secondary level may also be eligible for student employment programs.

Note: Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who meet the job requirements.

Duties

Culturing and handling microorganisms and materials containing microorganisms (which can include Risk Group 2 pathogenic organisms).

Completing DNA/RNA extractions from environmental matrices.

Quantifying and performing quality control analysis of DNA/RNA using the Agilent TapeStation, Nanodrop, and Qubit fluorometry.

Conducting data analysis, including bioinformatics, and independent research.

Performing toxicological experiments and invertebrate and/or plant models.

Sourcing laboratory equipment and supplies.

Writing reports on research activities and carefully documenting work completed.

Optimizing analytical chemistry techniques to monitor microbial metabolic activity and contaminant concentrations.

Work environment

Research will be conducted in CL1 and CL2 microbiological laboratories at Carleton University and at 335 River Road in the Science and Technology Laboratories at ECCC. Students must be willing and able to work safely with Risk Group 2 human pathogens and hazardous chemicals in a Containment Level 2 laboratory following standard operating procedures using appropriate personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and aseptic technique. Mandatory safety training will be required, and the student must be able to demonstrate proficiency with safe work practices after training to work in the laboratory. Local risk assessments may also require or recommend up to date vaccinations for relevant pathogens due to the nature of the laboratory work.

Intent of the process

The intent is to hire one student for research activities at Carleton University and at 335 River Road, Ottawa, ON in the Wildlife Toxicology Research Section to conduct toxicological (invertebrate and plant models) and microbial genomic research while completing a MSc. program.

Please note the anticipated start date for this position is September 2025.

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
AND
Currently enrolled in Masters of Science with a specialization in Chemical and Environmental Toxicology program in the Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry at Carleton University.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience conducting scientific research in a laboratory environment.

Experience in conducting data analysis.

Experience with ecotoxicology and/or microbiology.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of good laboratory practices.

Abilities/Skills:
Ability to set and manage priorities and workload to attain results.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability:
Judgement
Initiative
Autonomy

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 group: women

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:
Ability and willingness to travel for conferences and other meetings
Ability and willingness to work with and handle animals
Ability and willingness to work in Containment Level 2 laboratory
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
Ability and willingness to conduct field research activities

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

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).

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government.html.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the email referenced below under “Contact Information”.

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.

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