Biological Scientist

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Education: Bachelor's degree
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
- or equivalent experience
**Tasks**:

- Participate in the commercialization of new products
- Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists
- Conduct molecular or biochemical studies and experiments in genetic expression, gene manipulation and recombinant DNA technology to develop new or alternative methods of producing products
- Conduct research in biotechnology to discover, develop and refine, and evaluate new products
- Conduct research into the structure and functioning of human, animal and plant tissues and cells
- Conduct research into the structure, function, ecology, biotechnology and genetics of micro-organisms, including bacteria, fungi, protozoans, and algae
- Conduct studies into the identification, effects and control of human, plant and animal pathogens and toxins
- Supervise laboratory technical personnel, medical clinical personnel, graduate students, research scientists and other professionals
- Provide consulting services to government and other organizations
- Provide advice to senior managers and officials
- Produce newsletters, magazines and other documents
- Produce reports
- Prepare research papers, educational texts or articles
- Perform administrative tasks
- Organize conferences and meetings
- Maintain, update and manage health information databases
- Conduct literature reviews
- Compile and analyze statistical information provided by private and public health care institutions and organizations
- Monitor and compile research results
**Industrial processes and biological studies**:

- Product development
- Drug evaluation and testing
- Clinical testing
- Industrial health and safety
**Functional expertise**:

- Public relations or communications
- Program administration or operations management
- Policy research and development
**Policy and program experience**:

- Pharmaceutical use
**Type of related experience**:

- Historical research
**Research experience**:

- Experimental or quantitative
- Causal-comparative
- Inquiry
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Team player
**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?
**Workplace information**:

- Remote work available
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus