Join our Plant Science Department as a Research Assistant in Molecular Biology, where you will play a vital role in laboratory, bioinformatics, and plant work to support horticulture, breeding, and biotechnology research related to Organigram Cannabis production.

We are looking for a self-starter who takes initiative and exhibits strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and maintain a positive, professional attitude in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design and use of molecular markers for marker-assisted selection
• Sample collection for third party analysis
• DNA extraction and sequence analysis
• Routine plant science tasks (e.g., watering, cloning, HPLC collection)
• Basic microbiology and pathology tasks including fungal, bacterial, and viral identification

Qualifications:

• MSc or BSc + 2 years experience in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field
• Experience in molecular biology techniques: DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, nucleic acid gel electrophoresis, etc
• Familiarity with bioinformatics: primer design, gene cloning, comparative genomics, statistical analysis, etc
• Proficiency in software applications such as MS Office, Geneious, and Python/R
• Ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance as per ACMP requirements
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Exceptional attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Capacity to manage projects with multiple work streams, both independently and collaboratively