biological scientist

Job Description

• • Education: Earned doctorate degree
  • Experience: 5 years or more
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

• • Urban area

Tasks

• • 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
  • Study the nature, cause, and development of diseases and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases

Supervision

• • Working groups

Area of work experience

• • Health
  • Healthcare institution, facility, or clinic
  • Research institute, laboratory, or center

Security and safety

• • Criminal record check
  • Medical exam
  • Immunization records
  • Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• • Attention to detail
  • Ability to distinguish between colors
  • Sitting
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Sound discrimination
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Large workload

Personal suitability

• • Accurate
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Team player

Health benefits

• • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week