research assistant, university

Additional Information

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 20 to 37.5 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: Experience an asset
• Biology/biological sciences, general
• Molecular biology
• Biochemistry and molecular biology
• Cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences, other
• Microbiology, general
• Microbiology and immunology
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Business and/or industry
• Research institute, laboratory or centre

Tasks

• Provide advice to senior managers and officials
• Produce reports
• Prepare research papers, educational texts or articles
• Conduct literature reviews
• Monitor and compile research results
• Conduct research into the structure and functioning of human, animal and plant tissues and cells

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Research experience

• Experimental or quantitative

Area of work experience

• Pharmaceuticals and medicines
• Health
• Biotechnical company

Medical specialization

• Biomedical science
• Biophysics or biomechanics

Area of specialization

• Microbiology
• Genetics and molecular biology
• Cell biology
• Biochemistry

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Time management

Workplace information

• Remote work available

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available