Department of Research & Innovation Science and Research Temporary Health Insurance Dental Insurance Pension plan Retirement Plans Life Insurance Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Research Associate (CS7) Department of Research & Innovation Term full-time Position: 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.

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 workplace 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;

Experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students would be considered an asset. You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti‑racism. You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.

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

Nova Scotia Community College

We value Diversity and Inclusion The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mi'kmaq, Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self‑identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

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Metro Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS) Stand‑Alone Campus ~ NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants.

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📌 Research Associate - Full Time / À Temps Plein (Middleton)
🏢 Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC
📍 Middleton