Research Associate, Clean Technologies - Edmonton, Canada - NAIT

NAIT

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

NOTE:
This is a temporary position ending on or before June 30, 2025

The Clean Technology Team (CleanTech) at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) provides scientific expertise in the areas of clean technologies, chemical engineering, environmental science, and industrial microbiology, and delivers applied research services to support regional, national and multinational companies that operate in the resource, energy, and clean technologies sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Fill the role of knowledge repository in the space of enzymatic transformations
Conduct a variety of laboratorybased techniques including enzymatic reactions and operating analytical equipment
Compile and interpret data including statistical analysis
Developing lab techniques and protocols
Writing and/or reviewing reports and proposals
Prepare presentations and communicate results and observations effectively between project teams and industry partners as needed
Develop and execute experimental plans with mínimal oversight

Skills & Abilities:

Superior interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently without supervision, work in a multidisciplinary team, and participate in team culture
Experience performing complex or novel enzymatic reactions in a research setting is essential; experience in industrial settings is a major asset
Experience with characterization and enzymatic conversion of starch into valueadd products is a major asset
Experience with microbial conversion and fermentation is a major asset
Experience in experimental design and method optimization
Experience with chromatography analytical equipment
Experience with proposal writing and preparing technical reports
Experience with bioinformatics is an asset

Qualifications:

PhD. or MSc. In Biochemistry or a related field. A BSc. will be considered with 4 or more years of directly related experience in a research lab
Minimum of 2 years of related laboratory work experience
Equivalencies may be considered

Remuneration:
$71, $95,372.94 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Research Associate I).

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement._

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT
At NAIT, people matter.

We're proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

What we offer
We've created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

Additional requirements
Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

Accommodations
LI-SH1 #LI-Onsite