NOTE: This is a temporary opportunity with an anticipated end date of February 24, 2023.
NOTE: This is limited to internal NAIT staff only
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The Clean Technologies Team at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) works with industrial clients to support implementation and development of emerging clean technologies with a focus on circular economies. The Clean Technologies Team is a multidisciplinary group that focuses on the valorization of biomass and natural gas feedstock, accelerating environmental remediation, and adding value to resource-sector waste streams.
The position of Research Assistant 1 will work directly under the lead project research associate to support actives related to the characterization and utilization of residual biomass materials.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct scientific experiments related to chemical synthesis and characterization of residual and waste industrial materials.
- Set up, operate, and maintain applicable chemical reactors and equipment.
- Independently work on experiments, document procedures, follow and write SOPs, conduct hazard assessments.
- Run analytical chemistry instruments including gas and ion chromatography and spectroscopy equipment
- Collect and present data ensuring data is collected accurately using appropriate techniques and procedures.
Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrate experience with the chemical and physical characterization of lignin and lignin products is essential
- Experience with running chemical reactor flow loops for the determination of adsorption capacity is essential
- Experience with analytical chemistry and spectroscopy instrumentation including FTIR, BET surface area, chromatography, CHNS elemental analysis, scanning electron microscopy is required
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, are required
- Experience with data processing is highly desirable
Qualifications:
- Technical diploma in Nanosystems Engineering Technology, or other related field
- Minimum 1 year experience in a laboratory work setting
Remuneration: $1,679.44 - $2,143.46 bi-weekly, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (AUPE Classification â€" Research Assistant I)
This position is covered by the AUPE (Alberta Union of Provincial Employees) Collective Agreement.
Thank you for your application however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Job Type: Full-time