biological scientist

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Earned doctorate degree

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• Odours

Work setting

• Various locations
• Chemical and pharmaceutical company
• Pharmaceuticals industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct biostatistical data analysis using computer modelling techniques
• Perform administrative tasks
• Plan and conduct studies of the environment, and of the population, distribution, structure and functional characteristics and behaviour of plants and animals
• Conduct clinical or laboratory studies to test, evaluate and screen drugs, pharmaceuticals and nanoparticles used in biomedical applications
• Conduct molecular or biochemical studies and experiments in genetic expression, gene manipulation and recombinant DNA technology to develop new or alternative methods of producing products
• Conduct research in biotechnology to discover, develop and refine, and evaluate new products
• Conduct research into the structure and functioning of human, animal and plant tissues and cells
• Conduct studies into the identification, effects and control of human, plant and animal pathogens and toxins
• Conduct literature reviews
• Monitor and compile research results

Supervision

• Working groups

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Machine Learning

Industrial processes and biological studies

• Product development
• Drug evaluation and testing
• Industrial health and safety

Functional expertise

• Policy research and development
• Professional or technical accreditation
• Regulation or legislation policy interpretation and implementation

Research experience

• Correlational
• Experimental or quantitative
• Historical research
• Qualitative research
• Inquiry

Area of work experience

• Pharmaceuticals and medicines
• Research and development

Medical specialization

• Biochemistry
• Cell biology
• Genetics and molecular biology
• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Toxicology

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Time management