Lead Research Scientist — Biotech & BioEnergy

Lambton College; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Ontario is seeking a Research Scientist for a temporary position focused on BioTechnology and BioEnergy projects. The role includes leading collaborative research initiatives, managing experiments, and supervising lab personnel. Applicants should possess a minimum of a 4-Year Degree in Biochemistry or a related field, along with substantial experience in grant writing and fermentation systems. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation at $43.61/hour for 35 hours a week.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation packages

Defined benefit pension plan

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-Year Degree in Biochemistry or a related BioTech/BioEnergy field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in grant proposals, fermentation systems, and research projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects and design experiments.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare reports.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Supervise technicians and provide training.

Skills

Proposals and grant applications

Fermentation systems

Downstream processing

Laboratory analytical instruments

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

4-Year Degree in Biochemistry or related field

Job description

A community college in Ontario is seeking a Research Scientist for a temporary position focused on BioTechnology and BioEnergy projects. The role includes leading collaborative research initiatives, managing experiments, and supervising lab personnel. Applicants should possess a minimum of a 4-Year Degree in Biochemistry or a related field, along with substantial experience in grant writing and fermentation systems. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation at $43.61/hour for 35 hours a week.