Research Technician

6 days ago

Ottawa, Canada Growcer Inc. Full time

**Research Technician (La Cité College Internship)**

**Full-time, Hourly**

**Fixed Term, 5 months**

**Internship Overview**:
The Growcer and La Cité College’s Technology Access Centre in Bio-Innovation are collaborating on a research project pertaining to Indoor Strawberry Cultivation.

As part of this collaboration, Growcer is hosting a Research Technician Internship with their strawberry research team. To clarify, this role will be employed by La Cité College, but working primarily at Growcer’s lab.

**Job title**: Research Technician

**Location**: Growcer Head Office, Ottawa, ON and/or La Cité College’s Technology Access Centre in Bio-Innovation (TAC-B) (at the Ottawa Campus)

**Work schedule**: 35 hours/week, in person, with at least 1 day on site at La Cité College Campus

**Remuneration (hourly rate)**: $20,83-26,04 based on experience

**Status**: Temporary (5 months with the possibility of renewal)

**Start date**: March 10, 2025

**End date**: Sept. 8, 2025 with possibility for renewal

**Project Type**: Development of a turnkey fruit production unit
**Supervision**: One or more members of the TAC-B team or members of Growcer's research and development team.

At the Growcer Development Center and La Cité’s TAC-B, you will be part of a dynamic team working at the forefront of agricultural innovation. This role offers hands-on experience in a cutting-edge field, allowing you to develop valuable skills and build a strong network within the industry. You will have the opportunity to conduct laboratory or greenhouse experiments on fruit-bearing plants, maintain a detailed laboratory journal, and compile and interpret scientific data. Whether you're a current student or a recent graduate, this position provides a unique opportunity to advance your career in agricultural technology.

**Requirements**:

- **Recent graduate (within the last year) from a post-secondary institution**
- Ability to work full time for at least 5 months, with the possibility of extension
- Punctual and accountable.
- Ability to work independently and manage your priorities with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to reliably follow Standard Operating Procedures.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to anticipate and resolve project challenges.
- Ability to conduct hands-on, repetitive tasks in agricultural and laboratory settings
- Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office environment, including the ability to update spreadsheets, Standard Operating Procedures and reports.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in both French and English.

**Assets**:

- Experience working in sterile conditions.
- Experience in plant cultivation in controlled environments.
- Experience with hydroponics growing techniques and technologies
- Experience conducting literature reviews.
- Experience with technical writing.

**Benefits**:

- Diverse project with the opportunity to learn numerous techniques.
- Possibility to interact with industrial partners.
- Hands-on experience in indoor agriculture

**Application Deadline**: February 17, 2025

Please submit your resume through the BambooHR portal (cover letter optional). All interviews will be conducted with a member of the Growcer team and La Cité College staff, while all employment matters will be executed by La Cité College.

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