Research Associate, Sustainable Chemistry

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada NAIT Full time

**NOTE: This is a temporary position ending on or before June 30, 2025 with the possibility of extension.
The Clean Technologies Team (CleanTech) at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) provides scientific expertise in the areas of clean technologies, chemical engineering, environmental science, and industrial microbiology, and delivers applied research services to support regional, national and multinational companies that operate in the resource, energy, and clean technologies sectors.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and conduct a variety of laboratory-based analyses of soils, soil amendments, biomass, etc. using a variety of analytical techniques and instruments
- Conduct research in the area of biomass conversion including using chemical, thermal, etc. approaches and conducting characterization of intermediates and products
- Compile and interpret data including statistical analysis
- Developing lab techniques and protocols
- Reviewing and/or writing reports and proposals
- Prepare presentations and communicate results and observations effectively between project teams and industry partners as needed
- Develop and execute experimental plans with mínimal oversight

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Superior interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently without supervision, work in a multidisciplinary team, and participate in team culture
- Experience performing analysis of and characterizing biomass and soil samples in a research setting is essential; experience in industrial settings is a major asset
- Experience with liquid and gas chromatography, ICP-OES and ICP-MS, elemental analyzers, TOC, and BET analyzers is a major asset
- Knowledge is advanced statistics is an asset
- Experience in experimental design and method optimization
- Experience with proposal writing and preparing technical reports
- Experience with bioinformatics is an asset

**Qualifications**:

- PhD. or MSc. in Analytical Chemistry or a related field. A BSc. will be considered with 4 or more years of directly related experience in a research lab
- Minimum of 2 years of related laboratory work experience
- Equivalencies may be considered

**Remuneration**: $71,098.04 - $95,372.94 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Research Associate l).
- This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement._

**Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.**

**About NAIT**

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

**What we offer**

We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

**Additional requirements**

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

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