biological technician

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Remote location
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Laboratory

Tasks

• Assist in conducting biological tests and laboratory analyses
• Conduct microbiological, biochemical tests and laboratory analyses
• Proceed with biochemical tests and laboratory analyses
• Set up and conduct biological tests and laboratory analyses
• Set up and conduct microbiological tests and laboratory analyses
• Assist in analysis of data and preparation of reports
• Assist in conducting field research and surveys to collect data and samples
• Analyze data and prepare reports
• Conduct field research and surveys to collect data and samples
• Hazardous products handling and storage
• Maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipment

Technical experience

• Animal care and field studies work
• Biochemical and molecular techniques

Area of work experience

• Applied research
• Basic research
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Education or teaching
• Field research and surveying
• Laboratory testing and analysis
• Quality control and assurance
• Technology assessment

Area of specialization

• Parasitology
• Genetics and molecular biology
• Toxicology
• Entomology

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Day
• Weekend

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer
• Variable or compressed work week

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)