Senior Researcher, Bio-Industrial Services Pilot Facilities and Operations Edmonton, AB
The Bio Industrial Services Division is seeking a Senior Researcher for the Pilot Facilities and Operations team. The successful incumbent will develop and lead projects related to biomass processing and conversion technologies and develop, test and deploy new technologies and processes that will help build commerce in Alberta. The Senior Researcher will identify, pursue, and lead business development activities, prepare proposals for clients, design experiments and testing programs and actively direct technologists in the execution of projects.
Are you our Senior Researcher within our Bio-Industrial Pilot Facilities and Operations Service area? You would be a good fit for this position if you:
We are game changers
Our company is a leading Applied Research & Technology Development Services Organization serving the needs of industry, entrepreneurs and the public sector. Our leading-edge expertise and industrial-scale research and demonstration facilities accelerate and de-risk technology development and deployment with a focus on industrial solutions and commercial application. We are Alberta’s innovation engine with 100 years of bold ideas that feed, grow, fuel, and build Alberta’s agriculture, energy, environment, and forestry sectors.
Our Pilot and Facilities Team, with operations in Edmonton and Vegreville, comprises specialized facilities and expertise in biotechnology, biomass feedstock development, bio-processing, bio-conversion, thermo-chemical treatments and biomaterials engineering that help industry design, develop, demonstrate, utilize and commercialize new bio-material production processes. The team also provides experimental services related to the development and production of engineered composite materials. This work is generally associated with wood and agricultural fibre and accompanying value-added products. Key clients and partners served by this group include forest products and agriculture industries, SMEs, entrepreneurs, government agencies, non-government organizations and academic institutions.
Intrigued? Here’s some more information about the position:
Reporting to the Manager of Bio Industrial Services - Pilot Facilities and Operations, the Senior Researcher will identify, pursue, and lead business development activities, prepare proposals for clients, design experiments and testing programs and actively direct technologists in the execution of projects. The successful incumbent will develop proficiency in the operation, configuration, and capabilities of the pilot and laboratory equipment within respective service areas. Specialized equipment and facilities include an agricultural fibre decortication and refining facility, thermo-chemical pulping facilities, thermo-mechanical refining facilities, full scale engineered composite wood panel production facilities and a selection of related fibre processing equipment. The Senior Researcher will be accountable for, but not limited to, executing the following:
Qualifications and skills we are looking for:
Why work with us:
We offer our employees opportunities to work on projects that will expand their skill sets while witnessing the visible impacts of their efforts. We value the development of our employees and create opportunities for working in capacities that allow new skills to be learned. We know that the wellness of our team is the most important part of our business so we offer a strong benefits package and generous vacation and paid time off programs to promote work-life balance.
The final candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance. All interviewees must be able to meet the requirement specified in the Physical Demand Analysis. This document will be supplied during the interview process to the successful candidate. This competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found.
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