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Research Internship - CICAN (paid) - Christmas Tree Technician - Annapolis Valley Campus

Research Internship - CICAN (paid) - Christmas Tree Technician - Annapolis Valley Campus

Nova Scotia Community CollegeMiddleton, NS, CA
Permanent +1
Reporting to the Research Scientist, you will : .Provide technical assistance for projects led by the Research Scientists. Assist with day-to-day operations of a project to meet the research objective...Show moreLast updated: 12 days ago
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Research Associate - CICAN - Christmas Tree Technician - Annapolis Valley Campus

Research Associate - CICAN - Christmas Tree Technician - Annapolis Valley Campus

Nova Scotia Community College - NSCCTown of Middleton, Annapolis County, Canada
Permanent
Research Associate - CICAN - Christmas Tree Technician - Annapolis Valley Campus.Research Associate - CICAN - Christmas Tree Technician - Annapolis Valley Campus. Nova Scotia Community College - NSC...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
Research Internship - CICAN (paid) - Christmas Tree Technician - Annapolis Valley Campus

Research Internship - CICAN (paid) - Christmas Tree Technician - Annapolis Valley Campus

Nova Scotia Community CollegeMiddleton, NS, CA
12 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
  • Internship
Job description

What you'll do

Responsibilities

What you will be doing…

Reporting to the Research Scientist, you will :

  • Provide technical assistance for projects led by the Research Scientists.
  • Assist with day-to-day operations of a project to meet the research objectives and commitments with collaborating partners and funding agencies.
  • You may be involved in one or more research projects.
  • The primary focus of the position will be developing tissue culture methods to propagate Balsam Fir with superior genetics.
  • You will also contribute to the development of protocols for operating analytical equipment.
  • This role may involve fieldwork to support data collection efforts, which could include both indoor and outdoor working environments. Innovative and committed to life-long learning, the Research Associate is a creative self-starter with a commitment to research excellence.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience :

  • The minimum educational qualification for this position is an advanced diploma and / or a degree in the related field or discipline specific to the nature of the research project natural resources, environmental science, biology, horticulture, and agriculture.
  • Previous experience conducting tissue culture techniques would be considered an asset.
  • Occupational experience that includes crop management, crop sampling, soil sampling, and nutrient analysis, as well as running pot to plot level field experiments would be considered an asset.
  • You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail,
  • You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work
  • Experience supporting / providing service to students and prospective students would be considered an asset
  • You meet CICAN Internship eligibility : Eligible interns : Between the ages of 15-30 (inclusive) at the start of the internship, Canadian citizens, permanent residents or persons granted refugee status in Canada; Legally allowed to work according to the relevant provincial and Canadian legislation and regulations; Available to work for up to 4 months. Cannot be : Previous participants of a Science and Technology Internship Program; Employees of the hiring employer prior to the start of their internship (does not apply to previous coop students or student interns, although this must be clearly indicated by the employer)

    • Relevant Skills and Knowledge

  • You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism.
  • You possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able to interact at all levels of an organization
  • You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
  • Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
  • You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in LiCor 6800 photosynthetic system, Auto analyzer, high performance liquid chromatograph, using environmental chambers, conducting tissue culture, would be considered an asset)
  • You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • You are a strong communicator
  • You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to related to setting up, managing and conduct research projects
  • You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to working with industry, associations, and / or not for profit organizations
  • You have strong project management skills related to research activities