2627-106 (b) - Research Associate (CS7) - Annapolis Valley Campus

Operational Support

Research Associate (CS7)

Annapolis Valley Campus

Middleton, NS

Department of Research & Innovation

Term full-time Position: Commencing approximately September 28, 2026, and ending approximately March 31, 2027

Application deadline is 11:59PM, September 8, 2026

Competition No. 2627-106 (b)

Salary range: $55,116 to $67,577 annually

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum education requirement is a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree in a related field or discipline specific to the specific to the nature of research such as chemistry, biotechnology, natural resources, environmental science, biology, horticulture, or agriculture.

• You have a minimum of two years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in a research environment which includes fieldwork.

• Experience with embryo maturation, germination, and plantlet conversion stages.

• Experience with cryopreservation or long-term culture maintenance.

• Experience working with industry partners to complete a project on time and on budget.

• One (1) year of experience conducting tissue culture techniques, specifically somatic embryogenesis would be considered an asset.

• One (1) year of occupational experience working in a laboratory environment running analytical equipment would be considered an asset.

• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and e-mail.

• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work.

• Experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students would be considered an asset.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.

• You possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able to interact at all levels of an organization.

• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.

• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.

• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in tissue culture techniques

• You are known for your analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.

• You can follow detailed standard operating procedures (SOPS).

• You are a strong communicator.

• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to setting up, managing and conducting research projects.

• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities related to research data collection, analysis and visualization.

• You have strong project management skills related to research activities and an ability to trouble shoot issues that arise with analytical equipment.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist, at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.