Biological Scientist

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Earned doctorate degree
- Experience: 5 years or more
**Work site environment**:

- Air conditioned
**Work setting**:

- Urban area
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
**Tasks**:

- Participate in the commercialization of new products
- Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists
- Conduct molecular or biochemical studies and experiments in genetic expression, gene manipulation and recombinant DNA technology to develop new or alternative methods of producing products
- Conduct research in biotechnology to discover, develop and refine, and evaluate new products
- Conduct research into the structure and functioning of human, animal and plant tissues and cells
**Technical experience**:

- Mass spectrometry
**Area of work experience**:

- Pharmaceuticals and medicines
- Medical instruments and devices
- Biotechnical company
- Chemical and pharmaceutical company
- Research institute, laboratory or centre
**Area of specialization**:

- Clinical chemistry or biochemistry
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities