Research Technician

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Growcer Inc. Full time

**Research Technician (Level A2)**

**About Growcer**

The Growcer is an innovative agri-tech startup launched in Ottawa in 2015, specializing in the manufacturing and design of modular hydroponic systems that enable commercial food production in plug-and-play 40 ft. modules. Its vertical farming technology enables customers to grow fresh vegetables in virtually any climate, having been deployed within the Arctic Circle below -50°C. Growcer has empowered conventional farmers, entrepreneurs, communities and institutions to grow food locally all year round. Growcer's work has been recognized with awards including Fast Company's World Changing Ideas and the Entrepreneurs' Organization and was featured on Season 13 of CBC's hit show, Dragons' Den.

The Growcer is looking for a driven individual with a self-starter attitude as the company enters the next phase of rapid growth and scales across North America. Effective Growcer employees are tenacious, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are comfortable working on big-picture challenges with lots of autonomy. All positions and work responsibilities tie back to our mission of empowering people to feed the world more sustainably, and applicants who are laser-focused on contributing to the creation of a better food system will find a workplace and team that shares their vision for sustainable agriculture.

**Reconciliation**

The Growcer team acknowledges that we work with many Territories and Treaty areas and we are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are with us today, those who have gone before us and the youth that inspire us.

We recognize the land and the benefits it provides all of us, as an act of Reconciliation, as recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) 94 Calls to Action and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on, work on or are visiting.

Growcer is committed to progressing the path of Reconciliation in a deeply meaningful way, in partnership with Indigenous and First Nations Peoples and is dedicated to fulfilling our role and responsibilities in this regard.

**Type of Role**:

- Full-Time, salaried_
- Research & Development Department_

**About the Role**:
As a Research Technician (Level A2) you will work closely with Growcer’s research project leads on both planning and executing large-scale experiments that look to introduce new and optimize existing crops and platforms. You will be accountable for ensuring that the set-up and maintenance of experiments is aligned with project plans, and that any deviations from plans are communicated to research project leads and the Director of R&D in a timely manner. The Research Technician may be responsible for independently planning and carrying out sub-projects (or small-scale experiments) as part of leafy green research. As the lead on these sub-projects, you will set weekly schedules to accommodate deadlines and ensure regular communication of progress and deliverables to the broader project team.

**_
Research (65% of role)_**
- Conduct background literature reviews in support of research proposal development
- In coordination with research project leads, be responsible for the completion of research proposals and submission for review in advance of project start
- Be accountable for deadlines and deliverables for research projects in which you are involved, and timely communication of any deviations
- Be responsible for accurate transcription of research data and maintaining records of experimental progression
- In collaboration with research project leads, develop research reports on experiments conducted, ensuring rigour in analysis of data and transparency of methods used
- Support in the development of experimental schedules, record keeping sheets and reference documents based on project objectives
- Maintain knowledge of tasks and procedures associated with the operation of Growcer’s leafy green farms, and those specific to leafy green research projects
- Be accountable in ensuring lab operational activities (such as equipment maintenance, sensor calibration, nutrient mixing and fertigation, etc) are scheduled and completed in a timely manner
- Ensure compliance to applicable regulations as part of research projects you are involved in
- Be responsible for planning and executing on sub-projects as part of leafy green research, including the writing of reports and presentation of project findings
- In collaboration with the broader research team and other departments, lead retrofit activities for existing and future leafy green research infrastructure

**_ Administration (25% of role)_**
- Be responsible for the generation and maintenance of accurate equipment files for R&D tools/ sensors, hardware and infrastructure as part of leafy green projects
- Be available to assist in R&D produce deliveries
- Be responsible for tracking the quantities of purchasing consumables and equipment if necessary
- Support Health & Safety initiati



  • Ottawa, Canada CDCI Research Full time

    **Title**:Researcher/Database Specialist (Upcoming Opportunities) **Position Type**:Full Time/Part-Time **Location**:Ottawa **Language Proficiency**:English or Bilingual **Job Status**:Short-term contract **Closing Date**:February 15, 2023 **Position Summary**: Under the direction of the Research Manager, the Researcher/Data Solutions Technician is...

  • Research Technician

    1 month ago


    Ottawa, Canada OHRI Full time

    Provide research technical support for the EORLA Division of Microbiology Medical/Scientific staff. The responsibilities of the technician will include helping develop molecular based amplification, sequencing, metagenomic and basic microbiology methods to support research projects. The technician will also be responsible for inventory and administrative...

  • Research Technician

    4 weeks 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...


  • Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success. Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization. We are looking for a Research Council Officer to support our Energy, Mining and Environment (EME) Research Centre. The Research Council Officer would be...

  • Mechanical Technician

    1 month ago


    Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization. We are looking for a Mechanical Technician - Wind Tunnel Maintenance to support the Aerodynamics Laboratory within our Aerospace Research Centre. The Mechanical Technician would be someone who...

  • Research Technician

    1 month ago


    Ottawa, Canada OHRI Full time

    In the lab, we are interested in studying molecular regulation of developing and adult neural stem cell properties including proliferation and differentiation using genetically modified mouse strains, with the ultimate goal of defining novel approaches for brain repair after stroke damaged brain injury. The experience with animal handling, animal behavior...


  • Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success. Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization. We are looking for a Technician, Logistics Support to support our Aerospace Research Centre. The technician would be someone who shares our core...


  • Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Your Challenge Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success. Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization.  We are looking for an Aircraft Structural Technician to work within the Structural Integrity team of the Aerospace Research...


  • Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization. We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to support our Real Property Planning and Management Branch. The Maintenance Technician would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity,...

  • HVAC Technician

    2 weeks ago


    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to...


  • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Priority will be given to the following designated employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this...


  • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to...

  • HVAC Technician

    1 month ago


    Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Your Challenge Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success. Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization. We are looking for an HVAC Technician to support our Real Property Planning and Management Branch (RPPM) in Ottawa. The...

  • HVAC Technician

    1 week ago


    Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Your Challenge Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success. Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization. We are looking for an HVAC Technician to support our Real Property Planning and Management Branch (RPPM) in Ottawa. The successful...

  • HVAC Technician

    1 week ago


    Ottawa, ON, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Your Challenge Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success. Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization. We are looking for an HVAC Technician to support our Real Property Planning and Management Branch (RPPM) in Ottawa. The...


  • Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization. We are looking for a Device Characterisation Technical Officer to support our Advanced Electronics and Photonics Research Centre (AEP). The Device Characterisation Technical Officer would be...


  • Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization. We are looking for a Technical Officer to support our Thermometry and Radiometry team within the Metrology Research Centre. The Technical Officer, Thermomety and Radiometry would be someone...


  • Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization. If you are that person, then this is the perfect role for you! **Screening Criteria**: **Education**: Bachelor in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Biotechnology or relevant related...


  • Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization. The Energy, Mining and Environment (EME) Research Centre delivers advanced technology solutions to improve the productivity and competitiveness of Canada’s natural resource and utility...


  • Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

    Your Challenge Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success. Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization.  We are looking for a Technical Officer, Ionizing Radiation Metrology to support our Metrology Research Centre. The Technical...