Department of Research & Innovation

Application deadline is 11:59PM, October 20, 2026

Discover

The Opportunity

Middleton, NS

In-person

Science and Research

Experienced

Temporary

Competition Number: 2627-106 (b)

Benefits

- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Pension plan
- Retirement Plans
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs

Operational Support

Research Associate (CS7)

Annapolis Valley Campus

Middleton, NS

Department of Research & Innovation

Term full-time Position: Commencing approximately November 30, 2026, and ending approximately March 31, 2027

Application deadline is 11:59PM, October 20, 2026

Competition No. 2627-106 (b)

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

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Reporting to a Research Scientist, you will:

- Provide technical assistance for projects led by the Environment and Agriculture Research Scientist. This involves assisting with day‑to‑day operations of a project to meet the research objectives and commitments with collaborating partners and funding agencies.
- Run analytical lab equipment and support a tissue culture research project. This position may also conduct fieldwork in support of data acquisition missions which may require both indoor and outdoor working environments.
- Assist the Research Scientist with student supervision while conducting work in the lab.

Innovative and committed to life‑long learning, the Research Associate is a creative self‑starter with a commitment to research excellence.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

- The minimum education requirement is a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree in a related field or discipline 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 setting; 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 workplace.
- 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.

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