Technical Officer, Applied Microbiology - Montréal, Canada - National Research Council Canada

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Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.


We are looking for a Technical Officer, Applied Microbiology to support our Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre (EME) in the development of bioprocesses for clean energy production and decarbonization.

The Technical Officer, Applied Microbiology would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.


The incumbent will provide technical support for the technical service and research work to be accomplished as part of NRC Programs and service contracts.


The main responsibilities of the Technical Officer, Applied Microbiology include bioactivity tests, setup, day-to-day operation and maintenance of anaerobic reactors, and processing, analysis and reporting of related experimental results.

More specifically, the incumbent will review and discuss project priorities and objectives with his/her supervisor. He/She will determine the best approach, methodology, and instrumentation for the sampling, testing, analysis and experimental procedures.

In addition, he/she will discuss methods and procedures with colleagues and technical personnel in client organization. He/She will review literature for techniques related to the work to be performed. He/She will modify and adapt test procedures and methodology as required to correct identified problems and/or improve results.

He/She will also collect and prepare samples for analysis and further experimentation.

He/She will maintain accurate and comprehensive records of tests and analyses, including the conversion of results into charts and statistical formats.

Then he/she will discuss progress of experimental work and the interpretation of results with the project manager by preparing reports on tests and experiments.

He/She will ensure the performance and operating reliability of the equipment. More specifically, he/she will setup and operate equipment in accordance with analytical/experimental procedures and tests to be performed.

The incumbent will participate to the maintenance of materials (e.g. cultures, reagents, etc.), equipment and instruments of the EME-Bioengineering facility.


Screening Criteria:


Education:

Collegial diploma in microbiology, biotechnology ingeneering or similar field.

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field may be considered an asset.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency


Experience:


  • Significant experience in a microbiology or bioengineering research laboratory, particularly in the field of anaerobic fermentation, bioconversion or gas biotreatment;
  • Significant experience with complex laboratory testing procedures (activity tests, biological methanogenic potential tests, etc.), instrumentation and related equipment;
  • Significant experience in the maintenance and repair of small equipment (pumps, probes, controllers, etc.).
  • Significant experience in the operation and monitoring of laboratory bioreactors, including digital/continuous/integrated instrumentation for monitoring and control;
  • Basic experience with pure, enriched and mixed cultures of microorganisms.

Condition of Employment:

Reliability Status

Must be available to work overtime including weekends.

Must be able to work in a standard laboratory environment with some exposure to hazardous materials and situations.


Language Requirements:

English or French

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests


Assessment Criteria:


Technical Competencies:


  • Working knowledge of analytical techniques required for bioreactor monitoring (gas chromatography, COD measurements, solids, pH, alkalinity, sugars, etc);
  • Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations (rule of three, volume calculations, mass balances, etc);
  • Ability to interpret results, identify problems and troubleshoot basic equipment as needed; and
  • Ability to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment based on knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations and legislation.

Behavioural Competencies:



  • Research Technician/Technologist

  • Client focus (Level 1)


  • Research Technician/Technologist

  • Initiative (Level 2)


  • Research Technician/Technologist

  • Results orientation (Level 2)


  • Research Technician/Technologist

  • Teamwork (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s):


Relocation:

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.


Compensation:

From $58,445 to $80,040 per annum.


NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.


Notes:


  • A prequalified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
  • Overtime will sometimes be required on short notice.
  • Some travelling may be required.
  • The
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