Research Affiliate MSc Student in Microbiology

Location: Agassiz

Pursue groundbreaking research as an MSc student with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Focused on metagenomic approaches, this role tackles bacterial and viral diagnostics in dairy farming.

You’ll engage in hands-on activities under the guidance of Dr. Rhiannon Wallace at the Agassiz Research and Development Centre. This position is ideal for full-time MSc students specializing in Microbiology or related fields, providing an opportunity to gain field and lab experience while contributing to critical research on foodborne pathogens.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather biological samples from Fraser Valley dairy farms

• Prepare culture media and reagents accurately

• Isolate and identify various bacterial species

• Analyze genomic sequencing data computationally

• Produce detailed reports and scientific manuscripts

Requirements:

• Enrollment in MSc program with focus on Microbiology

• Familiarity with microbiological research techniques

• Basic knowledge of molecular biology and statistics

• Ability to communicate results effectively

• Must obtain Reliability Status security clearance

Develop your expertise in microbiology while contributing to vital agricultural research at a renowned facility.
#J-18808-Ljbffr