Student Research Assistant - Tissues Culture Tech - Annapolis Valley Campus

Nova Scotia Community College; Town of Middleton; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution is seeking a part-time Student Research Assistant for its Environmental and Agricultural Technology Research Lab. The role involves assisting in plant and soil research, requiring current NSCC students who are working towards a diploma. You will gain practical experience in a lab environment and participate in various fieldwork activities. The position offers flexible hours of up to 5 per week at a competitive rate.

Qualifications

• Interest in developing climate-resilient plants and tissue culture.
• Experience in a lab environment is a plus.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to conduct lab and field research studies with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist Research Associates with plant and soil research.
• Set up studies and maintain plots.
• Conduct fieldwork for data collection trips.

Skills

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

College diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Overview

Discover the Opportunity: Student Research Assistant - Tissue Culture Tech

Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) – Annapolis Valley Campus, Middleton, NS

Environment and Agriculture Technology Lab

Position: Up to 5 hours per week. Start Date: ASAP. End Date: December 19, 2025

Salary range: $19 / hr

Application deadline: September 10, 2025

What you’ll do

Responsibilities

As a member of NSCC’s Environmental and Agricultural Technology Research Lab at the Annapolis Valley campus in Middleton, the Student Research Assistant will help Research Associates conduct plant and soil research. This includes setting up studies, maintaining plots, and sampling. The position may involve fieldwork in support of data collection trips and may require indoor and outdoor work environments.

What we’re looking for

A collaborative team player who takes personal accountability and strives for excellence. Committed to lifelong learning, occupational currency, and NSCC’s mission, they bring a learning-centered perspective, celebrate diversity of thought, and respect individuals. They thrive in a dynamic, changing environment by staying informed and connected in their role and at the college. Is this you?

Eligibility

To be eligible for this student research assistant position:

• You must be a current part-time or full-time NSCC student.

What you’ll need

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Working on completing a college diploma
• Minimum experience: Interest in developing climate-resilient plants and tissue culture; experience in a lab environment is a plus
• Experience in horticulture, plant ecology, crop science, and soil science would be an asset but is not required
• Experience with compiling diverse datasets from various sources
• Ability to conduct lab and field research studies with minimal supervision
• Minimum qualifications: Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Exceptional client service skills and a proven team player
• Ability to work as a team member in a deadline-oriented environment
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to gather facts and information beyond symptoms
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)

A little bit about us

Nova Scotia Community College

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons from minority sexual orientations/genders, and women. Applicants wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

NSCC is organized into five campus regions and three stand-alone campuses:

• Eastern Region: Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, Wagmatcook Learning Centre
• Northern Region: Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, Amherst Learning Centre
• Metro Region: Akerley Campus, IT Campus
• Southwest Region: Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, Digby Learning Centre
• Valley Region: Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)

Stand-Alone Campuses:

• Ivany Campus
• Sydney Waterfront Campus
• eCampus

How to apply and other details

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow the provided link.

Work With Us

Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to provide at least three recent occupational references. The successful candidate will be asked to provide official transcripts to verify academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required. If accommodations are needed to participate in the job application process, please contact David Meister, HR Generalist, at emailprotected. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here. We cannot accept late or paper applications.

Key Skills

Logistics & Procurement, Community Support, Fire and Safety Engineering, Informatica, Data Analysis

Employment Type

Temp

Experience

years

Vacancy

1