Overview
Operational Support
Research Associate
Annapolis Valley Campus
Middleton, Nova Scotia
Department of Applied Research
Term
Full Time Position: Commencing November 1, 2025 and ending approximately October 1, 2027
Application deadline: 11:59PM, October 14, 2025
Competition No: 2526-253
Salary Range: $49,964.60 - $61,260.86 annually
Qualifications
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
* A diploma, advanced diploma, or degree in a related field or discipline specific to the nature of the research, such as chemistry, biotechnology, natural resources, environmental science, biology, horticulture, and agriculture, or related field.
* You have a minimum of two years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in a research environment which includes fieldwork.
* Previous experience that includes at least 1 year of occupational experience conducting tissue culture techniques, specifically somatic embryogenesis would be considered an asset.
* Occupational experience that includes at least 1 year experience working in a laboratory environment running analytical equipment would also be considered an asset
* You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-maill
* You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work
* Experience developing and following clear protocols for operating analytical lab equipment such as TOC/N analyzers, HPLC, LiCor 6800, spectrometers, multiplate readers, thermocyclers, E-GEL, Qubit fluorometers, and PCR systems is considered an asset.
* Experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students would be considered an asset.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge
* You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
* You possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able to interact at all levels of an organization
* You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
* Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
* You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in tissue culture techniques
* You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
* You are a strong communicator.
* You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to setting up, managing and conducting research projects
* You have proven records and information management skills and abilities related to research data collection, analysis and visualization.
* You have strong project management skills related to research activities and an ability to trouble shoot issues that arise with analytical equipment
Responsibilities
What you will be doing…
* You will provide technical assistance for projects led by the Environment and Agriculture Research Scientist. This involves assisting with day-to-day operations of a project to meet the research objectives and commitments with collaborating partners and funding agencies.
* On a daily basis, you may be working on running analytical lab equipment, as well as supporting a tissue culture research project. This position may also conduct fieldwork in support of data acquisition missions which may require both indoor and outside working environments.
* Innovative and committed to life-long learning, the Research Associate is a creative self-starter with a commitment to research excellence.
* You will help the Research Scientist supervise students conducting work in the lab
Additional Information
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact David Meister, HR Generalist at david.meister@nscc.ca. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: https://www.nscc.ca/about/publications/policies-procedures/policies/employee-workplace-accommodations-policy.asp
Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.
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