2526-344 Research Associate (CS7) Sydney Waterfront Campus
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The Opportunity
Operational Support
Research Associate (CS7)
Sydney Waterfront Campus
Sydney Nova Scotia
Department of Applied Research
Term Full time Position: Commencing approximately March 2nd 2026 and ending approximately Aug 31st 2026.
Application Deadline: 11:59 pm February 5 2026
Competition No. 2526-344
Salary: $50214.43 to $61567.17 annually
What youll do
Responsibilities
What you will be doing
- You will be providing technical assistance for projects lead by the Research Specialist at SWC and potentially projects led by Research Scientists at other AR labs. This involves assisting with day-to-day operations and activities associated with projects to meet the research objectives and commitments with collaborating partners and funding agencies.
- Daily you may be working on one or more research projects. This position may involve field work in support of projects which may require working in the AR lab and other off-site environments.
- As an innovative and committed life-long learner you will be a creative self-starter with a commitment to research excellence.
What youll need
Qualifications
Qualifications and Occupational Experience
- A diploma advanced diploma or degree in a related field or discipline specific to the nature of the research such as advanced manufacturing digital and physical process improvement physical product development new technology application and implementation.
- You have a minimum of two year (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in a research lab environment.
- Occupational experience that includes 3D design file creation 3D scanning and 3D printing IT and programming work an understanding of material sciences and hands on use of manufacturing tools would be considered an asset.
- Experience using Drones and management of associated equipment and operational Apps would be considered an asset.
- Experience promoting safe use of digital and digital-enabled technologies among learners would be considered an asset.
- Experience collaborating with other researchers and stakeholders on projects with complexity that requires multiple disciplines would be considered an asset.
- Experience dealing with the public and providing good customer service would be considered an asset.
- You understand the value of data collection recording analyzing and reporting.
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and Email.
- You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge
- You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion diversity equity accessibility and anti-racism
- You possess excellent interpersonal skills and can interact at all levels of an organization
- You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
- Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
- You have specific technical knowledge and skill in areas of IT and programming
- You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
- You appreciate the value of proper lab maintenance and clear reporting
A little bit about us
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 Mikmaq 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.
NSCC is organized into five campus regions and three stand-alone campuses. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCCs commitment to accessible high-quality education across the province.
- Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus Strait Area Campus and Wagmatcook Learning Centre
- Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus Cumberland Campus and Amherst Learning Centre
- Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus
- Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg Shelburne Burridge Campuses and Digby Learning Centre
- Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus Annapolis Valley Campus and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
Stand-Alone Campuses:
- Ivany Campus
- Sydney Waterfront Campus
- eCampus
All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process please follow this link.
Are you interested
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Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact Nikki Berrigan HR Generalist at emailprotected. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
Unfortunately we cannot accept late or paper applications.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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