research biologist

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Work setting

• General office

Tasks

• Supervise laboratory technical personnel, medical clinical personnel, graduate students, research scientists and other professionals
• Provide advice to senior managers and officials
• Conduct biostatistical data analysis using computer modelling techniques
• Maintain, update and manage health information databases
• Perform administrative tasks
• Compile and analyze statistical information provided by private and public health care institutions and organizations
• Conduct clinical or laboratory studies to test, evaluate and screen drugs, pharmaceuticals and nanoparticles used in biomedical applications
• Conduct research in biotechnology to discover, develop and refine, and evaluate new products
• Organize conferences and meetings
• Prepare research papers, educational texts or articles
• Conduct literature reviews
• Design and implement health and wellness projects or programs
• Conduct evaluations and assessments of health projects and programs
• Co-ordinate workshops
• Co-ordinate multidisciplinary projects
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Monitor and compile research results
• Offer mentoring
• Monitor and evaluate

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Machine Learning
• Data analysis software

Area of work experience

• Professional health care education
• Health
• Research institute, laboratory or centre
• Statistical analysis
• Clinical trials
• Research and development

Area of specialization

• Radiation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Sitting
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Time management

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits