Research Technician

6 months ago

Ottawa, Canada Cannabis Orchards Inc Full time

**Job Title**: Research Technician

**Company**: Cannabis Orchards Inc.

**Location**: Ottawa, Canada

**Salary**: $60,000 - $70,000 CAD per annum

**Hours**: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

**Contract Duration**: 12 months with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead the optimization of existing polyploidization techniques for hemp plants, ensuring the production of genetically stable tetraploid hemp plants.
- Utilize optimized techniques to cultivate tetraploid hemp plants, followed by rigorous testing and verification using flow cytometry and other analysis methods (e.g PCR).
- Conduct assessments of the physical and phytochemical traits of tetraploid plants, comparing growth patterns, cannabinoid profiles, and other relevant traits.
- Engage in the crossbreeding of tetraploid plants with diploid pollen donors to produce triploid (F1) seeds, managing the process using colloidal silver from initiation to the production of the first batch of seeds.
- Compile and document comprehensive research findings and methodologies, ensuring clear and detailed reporting of the polyploidization process, tetraploid plant characteristics, and initial crossbreeding outcomes.
- Assist with analysis of cannabinoid content via HPLC

**Educational Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Agronomy, or a related field, OR
- Research Technician, Laboratory Technician, Biotechnology College Diploma or Equivalent
- Master’s degree or higher is preferred but not required
- Proven experience in plant genetics, breeding, or biotechnology is highly advantageous.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Strong background in plant biology, genetics, or a closely related field.
- Experience with polyploidization, flow cytometry, HPLC and genetic analysis is an asset.
- Ability to conduct meticulous and systematic research.
- Proficient in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills for effective documentation and reporting.
- Strong collaborative skills for working effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Cannabis Orchards Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Cannabis Cultivation: 1 year (preferred)
- Research: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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