Aquatic Research Technician I – Biodiversity Focus

Aquatic Research Technician I - Biodiversity Focus

SUMMARY: The Huntsman Marine Science Centre (www.huntsmanmarine.ca) is expanding its Taxonomy team with additional Aquatic Research Technician I positions. These positions are focused on processing marine benthic samples. We are looking for highly motivated and meticulous individuals who work well both individually and within a team of technicians and research scientists to sort benthic samples (removing animals from samples for identification by taxonomists). There is opportunity for able and interested candidates to receive training and progress to species identifications.

WAGE AND BENEFITS: Hourly wage commensurate with experience plus benefits, including health care, annual and sick leave, life insurance and retirement plan available. This full-time position has an indeterminate term and is funded through research contracts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transfer samples out of chemical preservative and subsample according to approved laboratory techniques.
• Work with stereo dissecting microscope to remove marine infaunal animals from sediment samples.
• Assist with field collection, general organization tasks and non-biological processing of samples, as required
• Comprehend, assimilate and adhere to regulatory requirements, laboratory Standard Operating Procedures, study protocols and other instructions.
• Record raw data promptly and accurately in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures while maintaining responsibility for data quality.
• Ensure organization and tidiness of designated research spaces.
• Reliably work independently as well as within a team of study participants having diverse talents and personalities.
• Undertake cross training in other department disciplines as needed to meet project and business demands.
• Exercise health and safety precautions to minimize risk to themselves and to ensure the integrity of the study.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Please note that a science background is not necessarily required for this position):

• Excellent attention to detail, such as experience with microscope work, or other detailed activities, such as crafting.
• Must be able to work in a production-focused laboratory while being detail-oriented and efficient.
• Ability to focus for long periods of time on detailed microscope work.
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties that may require work with toxic, volatile, and corrosive chemicals or carcinogenic substances (with appropriate PPE).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to legally work or obtain a Visa to work in Canada.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant Bachelor's degree or technical diploma or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in a scientific laboratory.
• Experience with microscope work.
• Experience in identification of marine benthos.
• Proficiency in computer use, including spreadsheets, word processing and internet.

APPLICATION: Applications are now accepted with the position anticipated to begin as soon as possible. Applicants should indicate current citizenship and work permit status for employment in Canada. Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given full consideration. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Send single electronic submission with cover letter, CV and names of three references (including e-mail and telephone number) to:

HR Office
Huntsman Marine Science Centre
1 Lower Campus Road
St. Andrews, NB E5B 2L7
Email: [email protected]