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Research Technician - Biodiversity Conservation Unit
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources
Division:
Aquatic Research and Development Section
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary - Up to 6 months with possible extension
Job code:
41104 - Resource Technician 3
Salary:
$22.91 - $25.50 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Aquatic Research and Development Section has an excellent temporary opportunity as a research technician in our aquatic genetics laboratory located at Trent University in Peterborough Ontario.
About the job
In this position you will:
-Assist the senior genetics technician with operation and management of the Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation Unit's genetics laboratory;
-Conduct laboratory work such as DNA extraction, quantification, precipitation, amplification, electrophoresis, and scoring;
-Assist with the planning of experiments, manage and summarize genetic data, and prepare reports;
-Provide technical assistance and training to MNR staff, students and collaborators in genetic laboratory techniques and methods.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
Valid Class G Driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario
Technical knowledge:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in DNA amplification and electrophoresis to conduct genetic laboratory work;
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in laboratory methods used in fisheries and/or population genetics and in troubleshooting biochemical reactions;
- Knowledge of sound data management principles;
- Proven knowledge of safe working practices in a laboratory setting, including the use of hazardous chemicals;
- Demonstrated knowledge of the worker responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
Computer skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of personal computers for data storage and retrieval.
Leadership, project management and analytical skills:
- Proven leadership, project management, analytical and problem solving skills to implement several project concurrently and to troubleshoot problems in the laboratory.
Communication skills:
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills, tact and judgment to communicate with public, staff, students and clients and to provide technical assistance and training.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare written data summaries.
Apply by:
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 2140 East Bank Drive, Peterborough, East Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Monday, November 5, 2012
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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