Technical Officer, Sample and Assets Management

2 weeks ago


Montréal, 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 Human Health Therapeutics (HHT) Research Centre has the mandate to support economic development through innovation in health care, including innovative therapies. The research centre has a strong track record of industry collaborations, and is a major contributor to the prosperity of Canada’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The research centre’s primary sector of activity is the biopharmaceutical industry. HHT targets SMEs in Canada developing therapeutics, biologics or vaccines, to address unmet needs in human health.

We are looking for a Techician Officer who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

As part of the Sample Management team, the Technical Officer will:

- Manage biological samples and maintain sample inventory;
- Coordinate and follow up on labelling, storage, aliquoting and shipping of samples;
- Prepare and distribute samples for internal users and external clients;
- Use laboratory inventory management software (LIMS) for simple actions (create boxes in LIMS and scan inventory into boxes).

As part of the Asset Management team, the Technical Officer will:

- Distribute equipment identification;
- Update equipment database;
- Accompany service technicians;
- Perform document verification.

As part of the Mammalian Cell Expression Section, the Technical Officer will:

- Take responsibility for maintenance and upkeep of equipment for cell culture, including incubators and biological safety cabinets.
- Support continuity of research activities by maintaining an inventory of essential cell culture reagents, sterilizing material for cell culture, preparing solutions for decontamination and disposing of waste materials.
- Undertake tasks demanding significant physical effort, including regular replacement of compressed gas cylinders and monitoring the functionality of fridges and freezers.
- Serve as a point of contact serving several functional teams, responding to operational needs, such as overseeing minor repairs or making purchases, in a timely manner.

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
College diploma or university degree in science.

High school diploma with related experience may be considered.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

**Experience**:

- Experience in providing technical support in research laboratories (academic or biotechnology or food industry).
- Experience in the safe operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments such as autoclaves, frezeers and incubators.
- Sample management experience in a controlled environment would be an asset.
- Experience in Good documentation practices would be an asset.

**Condition of Employment**:
Reliability Status

Must be able to work in a physical environment requiring manual dexterity, crouching, bending and handling heavy and bulky objects.

**Language Requirements**:
French or English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

**Assessment Criteria**:
**Technical Competencies**:

- Ability to prepare chemical solutions (eg. decontamination solutions or buffers) in a laboratory setting following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ability to work aseptically in a safety cabinet would be an asset
- Basic knowledge of working in a good laboratory practices environment would be a asset
- Basic knowledge of sample management procedures would be an asset.
- Basic knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 1)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Creative thinking (Level 1)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 1)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 1)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 1)

**Competency Profile(s)**:
**Relocation**:
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.

**Compensation**:
From $49,298 to $69,364 per annum.

Salary rates currently under review.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

**Notes**:

- A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
- The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
- We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (19744) to:
Telephone: 613-949-7685

Closing Date:
**7 September 2023**, 11:59 PM (Eastern Time)



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