Enabling Technologies Research Assistant - Lethbridge, Canada - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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Lethbridge, Canada

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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Lethbridge (Alberta)
EG-03
$57,924 to $70,474
For further information on the organization, please visit Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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Closing date: 2 June :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.


Important messages:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation


As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives.

We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience.

By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace.


Work environment:

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion.

We have several networks dedicated to ensuring that the department continues to grow as an inclusive, accessible, respectful and diverse workplace.

All employees are encouraged and welcomed to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.

  • The Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network
  • The Indigenous Network Circle
  • The Managers' Community
  • The Persons with Disabilities Network
  • The Student Panel of Representatives for Orientation, Unity and Training
  • The Visible Minorities Network
  • The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network
  • The Young Professional's Network

Intent of the process:

Immediate need: 1 full-time temporary position (June 2023 to March 2024).


In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, he/she may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.


Positions to be filled: 1


Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

Graduation with a B.Sc.

(or higher degree) from a recognized post-secondary institution in biology or plant sciences with specialization in plant biology, molecular biology, plant biotechnology, plant biochemistry or other specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards.

Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience conducting research activities in molecular biology including DNA and RNA extraction and quantification.
Experience presenting research outcomes and writing reports or scientific manuscripts.
Experience conducting research activities on plant pathogens.

Experience conducting gene expression analyses using qRT-PCR.
Experience in protein biochemistry, including conducting protein extraction, PAGE, Western blotting and enzymatic assays.
Experience working and conducting research studies with cereals (i.e. barley, wheat, triticale, rice, sorghum or maize).
Experience in plant cell/tissue culture and plant regeneration.
Experience in pathogen culture and plant inoculation.
Experience with plant genetic engineering methodology.


The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job):
English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of plant and fungal molecular biology.
Knowledge of gene expression modulation.
Knowledge of plant biotechnology.

Initiative
Teamwork
Planning and Organizing
Interactive Communication

Ability to collect data accurately, and to analyze and interpret results.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.


The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job):
Information on employment equity


Conditions of employment:

Reliability Status security clearance

Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
Ability and willingness to work overtime, including evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to work with proper safety precautions in place.
Ability and willingness to control known allergies, through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication, such that duties to be performed are not impinged upo
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