Research Laboratory Scientist

7 months ago


Halifax, Canada IWK Health Centre Full time

**Company** : IWK Health**:
**Req ID**:154388
**Department/Program**:CCFV, Research Services
**Location**: Halifax
**Type of Employment**:Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) for 12 months x 1 position(s)
**Start Date**: ASAP
**Union Status**: Research, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
**Compensation**: $48.0566**:

- **$54.9122 /hour
**Closing Date**: Open Until Filled (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

**The Opportunity**:
The Research Laboratory Scientist reports directly to the Clinical Scientist/Lab Director and is responsible for the quality conduct, design, and development of laboratory assays and protocols, as well as involvement in various mediums of knowledge translation (KT) and publications. This includes results reporting, basic science, translational research, and training of laboratory staff. The role also includes developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Laboratory Manuals (LM), and other documents that regulate quality laboratory performance.

**Hours of Work**:
Monday to Friday; 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

**Your Qualifications**:

- Master’s degree in bacteriology, microbiology, immunology, or other laboratory-related programs
- Relevant Ph.D. Degree (Microbiology, Immunology, Biology, Science) and/or 2-4 years minimum related experience is required. Relevant experience within a university, hospital, or comparable environment in a research setting is considered an asset
- Excellent knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management, Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), and Biosafety as appropriate
- Excellent time management skills and experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. Additionally, as per Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre’s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis

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