Technical Officer, Cell culture scale-up

Job title:

Technical Officer, Cell culture scale-up

Company

National Research Council Canada

Job description

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

• The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.City: MontréalOrganizational Unit: Human Health TherapeuticsClassification: TO-3Tenure: TermDuration: 2 yearsLanguage Requirements: English or FrenchWork Arrangements:

• Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the at the NRC work location identified.

Your ChallengeGreat Minds. One Goal. Canada’s Success.Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization.We are looking for a Technical Officer, Cell culture scale-up, to support our Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.The successful candidate will play an important role within a team working towards the development of mammalian expression systems and bioprocesses for the large-scale production of biologics including recombinant proteins, viral vectors and viruses. Responsibilities will include the provision of technical support services in the design, planning, preparation, conduct and analysis of various experiments and/or tests, and the coordination with and maintenance of related biosafety level 1 and 2 laboratories and related equipment.Screening CriteriaApplicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:EducationM.Sc degree in Biotechnology, Biomanufacturing Bioprocess or Chemical engineering.College diploma in biochemistry, molecular biology, biochemical/chemical engineering, or a related field with significant bioprocess engineering experience will be considered.For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please seeExperience

• Significant hands-on experience in animal cell suspension culture is a must
• Significant hands-on experience working with instrumentation used for off-line and on-line measurements of operating parameters and cell culture metabolites and cell counts is a must
• Significant hands-on experience in operating bioreactors in different production modes is a must
• Significant experience in operating under BSL-2 environment
• Experience with transfection methods and/or the production of viral vectors
• Experience in analytical techniques applied to quantification of viral vectors
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and Powerpoint Microsoft softwares for data management, data analysis and data reporting under structured technical report format using these softwares
• Significant experience is equal to at least 2 years experience.

Condition of EmploymentReliability StatusLanguage RequirementsEnglish or FrenchAssessment CriteriaCandidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of cell culture priciples and working in asceptic environment
• Knowledge of bioprocess development for mammalian expression systems using different analytical methods for viral vectors and optimization approach and technological trends applied to the manufacturing of biologics.
• Knowledge of the challenges of processes development applied to the production and scale up of complex biologics.
• Knowledge of project management principles, good practices and quality assurance
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety best practices in a safe and healthy work environment
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing including SOPs, presentations, guidelines, reports and scientific manuscripts.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices will be considered an asset.

Behavioural CompetenciesCompetency Profile(s)For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): ; ; ;CompensationFrom $58,445 to $80,040 per annum.NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.The NRC AdvantageThe National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada’s largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season. We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially.Help us solve problems for Canada. Grow your career with us today!Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC’s directives.
• This position is being advertised internally and externally simultaneously, however first consideration will be given to internal NRC applicants.
• NRC employees enjoy a wide range of competitive benefits, including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (22410) to:E-mail:Telephone: 819-360-9970Closing Date: 15 August 2024 – 23:59 Eastern TimeFor more information on career tools and other resources, check out*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.

Expected salary

$58445 – 80040 per year

Location

Montreal, QC

Job date

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 22:18:38 GMT

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