Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Research Technician will be assisting Province Brands in carrying out biomass pre-treatment testing, enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation as part of the product development program and the successful candidate will work alongside a senior researcher to complete lab testing. The work will include operation of a chemical reactor, sampling and analytical testing for samples.

The most important requirement for this position is a desire to contribute to the success of the company, so a strong work ethic and a results-oriented drive for success are a must. We are a small team, so that means that every member has the opportunity to contribute their creativity and thoughts to both short-term projects and long-term plans.

TYPICAL DUTIES

The position is for a Research Technician with the following expectations/duties:

• Support the set-up and assembly of all general lab equipment, including analytical (HPLC) and reactors
• Under the direction of a senior researcher, set up and execute enzyme and chemical process experiments; prepare media, buffers, solutions; understand aseptic techniques; be able to perform calculations for concentration and wet chemistry, operation of lab equipment, sampling and lab analysis
• Understand and follow complicated and lengthy protocols using methods of wet chemistry, filtration, titration, spectrophotometry, HPLC, etc.
• Using correct sampling methods, analyze results and maintain testing records
• Compilation and review of experimental data
• Results reporting to the Province team

LOCATION

Grimsby, ON

WAGE

$50,000 – $65,000 based on experience