New Job Technical Officer, Rapid Protein Production In Quebec

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.


We are looking for a Technical Officer to support our Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre. The candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Technical Officer will work independently and will be responsible for preparing and executing experimental plans. Reporting and documenting internal and external research and development projects will be part of your daily routine, in addition to proactively and creatively solving problems encountered in the course of these projects, which are mainly related to transient production in mammalian cells (HEK and CHO) and the purification of antibodies and recombinant proteins.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related discipline.

Masters in relevant discipline would be an asset.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Extensive experience in molecular biology;
• Extensive experience in animal cell culture (especially CHO and HEK);
• Extensive experience in protein purification (proA, IMAC chromatography, preparative SEC, AKTA system, etc.).

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of cell culture
• Knowledge of one or more disciplines such as biochemistry, molecular biology and purification;
• Knowledge of a variety of analytical/electronic equipment and techniques, including protein purification and analysis systems (AKTA, HPLC, etc.), electrophoresis equipment, cytometry, bioreactors, etc.

Behavioural Competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Research Technician/Technologist;

Relocation

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.

Compensation

From $73,744 to $94,839 per annum.

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

Notes

• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.