research technician, life sciences

Government of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Ottawa is seeking a laboratory technician to conduct microbiological and biochemical tests, analyze data, prepare reports, and manage tissue samples. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in a relevant field. This role strictly requires on-site work, with no remote options available. Attractive benefits include health care, dental plans, and opportunities for training.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Pension plan

Maternity and parental benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience required.
• Technical experience in tissue and cell handling.
• Skilled in biochemical and molecular techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiological and biochemical tests.
• Analyze data and prepare reports.
• Prepare tissue sections for microscopic examinations.

Skills

Microbiological testing

Biochemical analysis

Data analysis

Report preparation

Animal handling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Conduct microbiological, biochemical tests and laboratory analyses
• Set up and conduct biochemical tests and laboratory analyses
• Analyze data and prepare reports
• Prepare tissue sections for microscopic examinations
• Handling animals

Experience and specialization Technical experience

• Tissue and cell
• Biochemical and molecular techniques

Area of specialization

• Cell biology
• Genetics and molecular biology
• Large animals

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)