Biological scientist

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Earned doctorate degree
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Pharmaceuticals industry
• Industry

Tasks

• Supervise laboratory technical personnel, medical clinical personnel, graduate students, research scientists and other professionals
• Provide advice to senior managers and officials
• Conduct biostatistical data analysis using computer modelling techniques
• Perform administrative tasks
• Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists
• Conduct clinical or laboratory studies to test, evaluate and screen drugs, pharmaceuticals and nanoparticles used in biomedical applications
• Conduct molecular or biochemical studies and experiments in genetic expression, gene manipulation and recombinant DNA technology to develop new or alternative methods of producing products
• Conduct research in biotechnology to discover, develop and refine, and evaluate new products
• Conduct research into the structure and functioning of human, animal and plant tissues and cells
• Organize conferences and meetings
• Conduct literature reviews
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Offer mentoring
• Develop communication strategies

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Industrial processes and biological studies

• Drug evaluation and testing

Technical experience

• Tissue and cell

Research experience

• Experimental or quantitative

Area of work experience

• Biotechnical company

Medical specialization

• Cell biology
• Pharmacology
• Biomedical science

Area of specialization

• Project management

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities