Wildlife Toxicology & Disease Division, Science And Technology Branch, Environment Canada. Work Values

Daily Duties at Wildlife Toxicology & Disease Division, Science And Technology Branch, Environment Canada. :

I was as a researcher at Environment Canada, where I focused on the development of testing methodologies, planning and coordinating scientific projects for the characterization of microbial consortia (Bacteria, Protozoa, Algae and Fungi) and the preparation of a comprehensive report on standard operating procedures. The research involves the application of molecular genetics techniques applied to environmental microbiology issues. The most significant outcome of this research was my significant and ongoing role in the evaluation of DNA extraction methods requirements for identification of microbial communities from environmental samples. During each method evaluation, I evaluated protocol performance including chemical and physical treatment efficacy/effectiveness, DNA recovery and its purification rate, appropriate statistical methods, review and research trial designs, Canadian soil conditions and microbial communities and make scientific and regulatory recommendations to national and international stakeholder committees, industry groups and provincial and other governmental departments (such as CFIA and Health Canada) within a regulatory context.

What they like about Wildlife Toxicology & Disease Division, Science And Technology Branch, Environment Canada. :

Working in an organization that is technologically advanced, creative, and innovative is critical in your assessment of hiring companies. Less important to you are stability of the organization, the length of time an organization has been in business, and the business' plans for the future. You prefer a fast-moving company that will take risks to achieve its goals and objectives. The length of time the company has been in business is irrelevant. Maintaining status quo is unnecessary. You thrive on change, uncertainty and the upside of potential business risks, especially those associated with innovation. Stability for the long haul is not nearly as important as is working in an atmosphere that is charged with a sense of urgency and constant change.

Tags

Biologist, Microbiologist, Geneticist, Managerial skills in research and development, scientist, Medical Scientist, Clinical Research, Market Research Analyst, Wildlife Biologist, Soil Scientist, Environmental Scientist, Food Scientist, Animal Scientist, Clinical Pharmacovigilance/Drug Safety, Clinical Regional Monitoring, Research Assistant, Laboratory, Director, supervisor, Administrative Services Manager, Managing Director, Medical, Case Manager, Development and Training Manager, Research and Development Manager

Skills

• Managerial skilled in Research and Development. , • Technical skilled in Microbiology and molecular techniques, genomics and proteomics including; Immuno Histology, Molecular- Clinical Diagnostic, Application of Genetic tools in Microarray, Gene Deletion Array (GDA) and Flow Cytometry, • Experience in quality assurance and quality control related to veterinary and regular drugs, Phytochemistry (herbal remedies and traditional medicines) and environmental bioproducts., • Experience in the critical evaluation of safety, efficacy data and health risk assessments related to natural health product, microbial hazards and environmental risk assessments of substances (organisms)., • Development of two different softwares. Yeast Features (YF) and Growth Detector (GD) at Carleton University and University of Waterloo. These softwares are designed to assist in the mode of action studies of medicinal compounds., • Extensive experience in risk assessment of microbial contaminants, microbial genetics and prepare assessment reports with respect to both human and environmental health hazards., • Skilled and ability in planning and conducting scientific research for the characterization of microbial consortia and bioproducts and preparation of a comprehensive report on standard operating procedures (SOP)., • Excellent background in drafting, review and critical evaluation of scientific and other reports identify and analyze multidisciplinary data and provide advice to the Scientific Authority in the form of a scientific and regulatory report and recommend, • Knowledge of current and emerging issues, trends and challenges related to toxicology or biotechnology., • Experience in communicating information of a technical nature in writing and orally to varied audiences such as government or non-government organizations, or special interest groups., • Experience in providing advice and recommendations to senior director and management, • Experience in contributing to multidisciplinary teams, Experience in grant review and grant writing

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