2627-106 (b) - Research Associate (CS7) - Annapolis Valley Campus

NSCC; Town of Middleton; Vor Ort; CAD 55.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NSCC on Annapolis Valley Campus in Middleton, NS is seeking a Research Associate to support environmental and agricultural research projects. You will work in a lab, perform tissue culture activities, run analytical equipment, and assist with field data collection to meet project objectives.

Applicants should have a related diploma/degree and at least two years of related experience, including fieldwork. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for collaboration with students and partners.

Qualifikationen

• Two years (FTE) of related research experience including fieldwork.
• Experience with embryo maturation, germination, plantlet conversion.
• Experience with cryopreservation or long-term culture maintenance.
• Experience collaborating with industry partners to meet project goals.
• Familiar with computer applications including email and Office.
• Comfortable in a digital environment, with a willingness to learn new tech.
• Experience supporting/providing service to students is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical assistance for projects led by the Environment and Agriculture Research Scientist.
• Operate analytical lab equipment and support tissue culture projects; may conduct fieldwork.
• Supervise students in the lab under the Research Scientist guidance.

Kenntnisse

Equity, diversity, inclusion & anti-rA

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Tissue culture techniques

Analytical thinking

SOP compliance

Communication

Project coordination

Data management & visualization

Research project management

Ausbildung

Diploma/Advanced Diploma/ Degree in related field (chemistry, biotech, environmental science, biology, horticulture, agriculture)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Operational Support

Research Associate (CS7)

Annapolis Valley Campus

Middleton, NS

Department of Research & Innovation

Term full-time Position: Commencing approximately November 30, 2026, and ending approximately March 31, 2027

Application deadline is 11:59PM, October 20, 2026

Competition No. 2627-106 (b)

Salary range: $55,116 to $67,577 annually

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum education requirement is a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree in a related field or discipline specific to the specific to the nature of research such as chemistry, biotechnology, natural resources, environmental science, biology, horticulture, or agriculture.
• You have a minimum of two years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in a research environment which includes fieldwork.
• Experience with embryo maturation, germination, and plantlet conversion stages.
• Experience with cryopreservation or long-term culture maintenance.
• Experience working with industry partners to complete a project on time and on budget.
• One (1) year of experience conducting tissue culture techniques, specifically somatic embryogenesis would be considered an asset.
• One (1) year of occupational experience working in a laboratory environment running analytical equipment would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and e-mail.
• 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 supporting/providing service to students and prospective students would be considered an asset.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
• 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 analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• You can follow detailed standard operating procedures (SOPS).
• 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

Reporting to a Research Scientist, 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.
• Run analytical lab equipment and support a tissue culture research project. This position may also conduct fieldwork in support of data acquisition missions which may require both indoor and outdoor working environments.
• Assist the Research Scientist with student supervision while conducting work in the lab.

Innovative and committed to life-long learning, the Research Associate is a creative self-starter with a commitment to research excellence.

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 Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist, at [e-mail]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.