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Contango Strategies (www.contangostrategies.com) is seeking to hire a recent graduate for the position of Research Technologist. The successful applicant will be required to perform duties in both the greenhouse and laboratory (which are situated in the same building as our offices). Greenhouse work will include maintaining and testing on Pilot-Scale Water Treatment Systems. Laboratory work will include assisting other laboratory staff with tasks and laboratory maintenance. The appointment will be a full-time term position, commencing as soon as possible. We encourage interested applicants to apply early, as the position will be filled quickly. If you have applied for a similar position with Contango in the past, we encourage interested applicants to re-apply with a new application package for this position.
DUTIES: Time will be split between work in laboratories, greenhouses, and at a computer. The successful applicant will be required to perform the following:
- microbiological media and reagent preparation
- laboratory assay testing and monitoring (Microbial and DNA work, titrations)
- dishes/laboratory cleanup
- equipment and supplies monitoring
- water sampling
- routine monitoring of parameters such as pH, Eh, DO, temperature
- routine assays for parameters such as alkalinity, hardness, sulphate, ammonia
- labeling and assisting other laboratory staff
- accurate data entry and data recording
- aseptic technique
The successful applicant may also be asked to assist with other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate should be a recent graduate of a two-year biotechnology diploma (e.g., SIAST), or related discipline. If you have less than 1 year of work experience, please also submit a copy of your transcripts. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, hands-on experience in a laboratory with use and implementation of aseptic techniques are essential. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office and Excel.