Technical Officer, Cell Culture Scale

Tenure:

Duration: 2 years

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Work arrangements:Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.

Discover the possible

Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2025 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers!

As Canada’s largest research and innovation organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.

At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey.

From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.

The role

We are looking for a Technical Officer, Cell Culture Scale-Up to support our Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The successful candidate will play an important role interacting with different R&D teams and functions towards the development of mammalian expression systems and bioprocesses for the large-scale production of biologics including recombinant proteins, viral vectors and viruses. Responsibilities will include the provision of technical support services in the design, planning, preparation, conduct and analysis of various experiments and/or tests, as well as technology transfer of R&D processes.

Screening criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in biochemical/chemical engineering, molecular or cellular biology, microbiology engineering, or a related field.

A university degree in Bioengineering may be considered an asset.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

Condition of employment

Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Language requirements

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical competencies