Research Officer - Diagnostic R&D Scientist

Research Officer - Diagnostic R&D Scientist

Join the National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada as a Research Officer - Diagnostic R&D Scientist.

The diagnostic scientist will develop, optimize, and validate tools that detect diseases, conditions, or biomarkers. This role spans biology, engineering, and applied research, with a focus on translating science into practical healthcare solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and validating novel detection and biosensing platforms
• Driving innovation in diagnostic assay development
• Leading projects spanning internal R&D, industry partnerships, and academic collaborations

Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biotechnology, Biomedical engineering, or a related field
• Experience in lateral flow assay and other diagnostic test development and validation
• Experience with developing assays across multiple platforms
• Experience in synthetic biology, molecular biology, genetic and cell engineering

We offer a competitive salary range of $64,739 to $183,010 per annum, a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, and additional benefits.

Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.

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