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Research Technician (Fermentation) Jobs in Sarnia, Ontario at Lambton College
Title: Research Technician (Fermentation)
Company: Lambton College
Location: Sarnia, Ontario
Located on the beautiful homeland that is the traditional territory of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa Nations, for over 50 years, Lambton College has been a ground-breaking institution. Lambton College is a national leader in applied research, teaching methodologies, experiential learning opportunities and future-facing educational innovations. With 13,000+ students from 20 countries around the world, two main campuses in Sarnia, Ontario, and a growing roster of more than 90 diploma, certificate and degree programs, Lambton College offers students flexible learning options with a broad range of programs and courses that incorporate elements of classroom, mobile, hybrid and accelerated educational alternatives.
Lambton College currently ranks third overall in Canada, and second overall in Ontario for Research in addition to maintaining a ranking within the top 4 Colleges for Research in Canada for seven straight years.
At Lambton College, we’re proud of where we have been, but more importantly, where we are going, together. With Caring and Vitality as two of our core values at Lambton College, you know you’ll be joining a team of passionate and fun colleagues.
About The PositionThis is a temporary, full time support staff I/O position; this role will start in July 2024 and end in July 2027 – working 35 hours per week at an hourly rate of $30.00.
Reporting to the BPRC TAC Manager and working closely with Research Leads and Research Centre Coordinators, the candidate is responsible for carrying out activities for various research projects focused on fermentation, analytical testing and experimentation in collaboration with research lead, research students, industry partners and Applied Research and innovation Office staff.
Specific Accountabilities
Technical Duties
The incumbent’s technical responsibilities include design, operation, implementation, commissioning, clean up, calibration, operation, and troubleshooting of analytical equipment (specifically fermentation equipment), and measurement devices for the assigned research projects.
Administration Duties
The incumbent will also be responsible for developing purchasing documents, recording the project progress and equipment status and helping with research outreach in collaboration with Research Lead and Applied Research and Innovation Office.
Qualifications
2 year diploma or equivalent in Fermentation, Biochemistry, or Biology or a related or relevant field of study
Direct experience with Fermentation Lab and Pilot Equipment
Experience with laboratory analytical instruments
Familiar with laboratory experiments and procedures
Strong knowledge of Microsoft office
Strong commitment to overall health and safety
Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and evaluation skills required to troubleshoot, problem-solve and provide analytical solutions to a wide variety of situations
Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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