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Junior Technologist

 InnoTech Alberta is seeking a Junior/Intermediate technologist for our Bio-Industrial team in Edmonton, Alberta to set up and operate pilot scale equipment, conduct routine physical and biochemical experiments, tests and analyses. Supporting more experienced technologists, the successful incumbent will operate and maintain laboratory equipment and pilot plant equipment, compile records, and interpret experimental results.

Are you our experienced technologist? You would be a good fit for this position if you:

  • Are passionate about research and innovation.
  • Are comfortable working in a lab and pilot plant setting.
  • Have a willingness to learn and possess self-initiative.
  • Enjoy working as part of a dynamic team.
  • Are mechanically inclined and enjoy operating and improving equipment.

 We are game changers.

InnoTech Alberta, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Innovates, is a leading Research and Technology Organization established by the Government of Alberta to serve the needs of industry, innovation ecosystem & academia.  Offering a diversified range of scientific, engineering, and technological research expertise and experience, and unique industrial-scale research infrastructure, equipment, and demonstration facilities, InnoTech Alberta accelerates and de-risks technology research, development, and deployment with focus on industrial solutions and innovation advancement.  With a reputation for quality service and a long history of impacts in Alberta’s economy going back a century, our multidisciplinary team has the depth of experience to work across all sectors, from energy to environment to fibre and bio-industrial materials.

 Intrigued? Here’s some more information about the position:

The successful incumbent will be responsible (but not limited too) the following:

  • Operates and maintains a variety of equipment including granulation equipment, drying equipment, carbonizing equipment, processing equipment such as hammer mills and various other associated materials handling and processing equipment.
  • Collects, compiles, and interprets experimental data.
  • Files, maintains and records all experimental observations in a systematic, detailed manner.
  • Order, track, receive and maintain chemical and consumables (e.g., equipment, supplies, etc.) inventories.
  • Prepare forms and shipping documentation (and client invoices).
  • Operate, maintain, test, calibrate, and utilize equipment to standard specifications detailed in applicable standards.
  • Provide operational and technical guidance to junior technical staff.
  • Supports project management activities by, identifying products and resources, researching equipment and methods for use in an experiment, and assisting with planning and organizing workload.
  • Review proposals and reports as requested.
  • Monitor, report and present progress, data and/or results of experiments to project leader.
  • Maintain lab organization and cleanliness (general housekeeping).
  • Handle, store and dispose of chemical and waste materials.
  • Adhere to SOPs, quality control, and quality assurance procedures, processes, and regulations.
  • Comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
  • Actively contribute to responding to and implementing corrective actions resulting from safety and quality audits.

 Qualifications and skills.

  • A technical diploma in mechanical, instrumentation, chemical, process control, chemistry, bio-chemistry, or a related field.
  • Two or more years of related technical experience.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated creativity, thoroughness, willingness to learn, and self-motivation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to prepare project proposals and technical data reports.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.

 Why InnoTech Alberta?

We offer our employees opportunities to work on projects that will expand their skill sets while witnessing the visible impacts of their efforts. We value the development of our employees and create opportunities for working in capacities that allow new skills to be learned. We know that the wellness of our team is the most important part of our business, so we offer a strong benefits package and generous vacation and paid time off programs to promote work-life balance.  

The final candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance. All interviewees must be able to meet the requirement specified in the Physical Demand Analysis. This document will be supplied during the interview process to the successful candidate. This competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

INNOTECH ALBERTA IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. WE WISH TO THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST. HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

Employment Status: Permanent

Hours bi-weekly: 36.25

Classification: TB

Pay Grade: 07

Annual Salary Range: $47,893 - $59,910

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