Research Technician, Pathology
Job location: Comox – BC
Employment type: Temporary employment (12-month contract) onsite at our Comox Facility
Division: Science and Innovation (Breeding and Genetics)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
A little about us
Hi, we’re Aurora Cannabis, and we’re so excited to meet you!
We’re a global cannabis company driven by our passion to help people improve their lives. We have a diverse team who bring their best every day so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers. We love our work, and we especially love our high quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family – from Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael ’71 and Whistler.
Our people combined with our collective passion for the industry is what makes Aurora a special place to work and defines what we call our “A-Team”. We are a high-performing team of cannabis experts, innovators, and champions, that work, learn and win together. We think BIG, act BOLD and execute with PURPOSE in all that we do, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community.
Job Summary
You’re creative, resourceful, and proactive. You have a strong history of generating results and getting things done. You’re passionate about science and working with a team of talented professionals to improve the genetic disposition of cannabis. You’re looking at elevating your career by joining a team of like-minded professionals and can’t wait to learn from the best-of-the-best; and this is why, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We’re searching for an ambitious professional (like you) to join our team in the role of Research Technician (Pathology) at our Comox BC facility. In this role, you will play a key role in our breeding program that will be located at a state-of-the-art research greenhouse in Comox BC while reporting to our Lead Scientist, Pathology. You will be involved in research projects both in the greenhouse and lab and will assist with numerous ongoing breeding projects. From plant and pathogen propagation to data collection to molecular to biochemical analysis; you will support all aspects of the genetic improvement of cannabis within our team. Sound exciting? Here is a little more…
As the Research Technician, you will…
• Carry out research experiments pertaining to plant pathology in coordination with the Science and Innovation Team
• Support the daily operations of plant breeding and pathology experiments
• Maintain and monitor pathogen isolates
• Sample leaf and flower tissue and coordinate testing
• Monitor for plant diseases, pests, and health issues
• Collect data and notes and record into databases
• Inoculate plants, use aseptic techniques, and maintain sterile workspaces
• Analyze data and compile research reports
• Comply with safety and other regulatory standards
• Organize plant cultivation supplies, including washing of equipment and contribute to overall organization and tidiness
To be successful in this role, you will have…
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Agronomy, Genetics, or a related discipline or equivalent
• General understanding of plant and pathogen life cycles, plant health and care and experience with experimental design and execution (we would also welcome an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
We can't wait to meet you if you are
• A self-motivated individual with a strong history of generating results and getting things done
• A highly organized professional with strong attention to detail who can spot an error a mile away and can manage multiple projects at once
• A creative problem-solver who can navigate any challenge with a positive attitude and can think outside the box to develop innovative solutions
• A life-long learner who thrives in a challenging environment where they can tackle new concepts, ideas, and research and perform routine activities
• A team-player with strong interpersonal skills who enjoys building relationships and working with others to achieve goals
Why you’ll love working at Aurora
Our people are at the heart of everything we do here at Aurora, and we take pride in fostering an inclusive space that inspires our team to love where they work! From rewarding career opportunities to flexible work environments to team activities, we go above and beyond to prioritize your success and here’s how we do it…
• Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! You will be empowered to achieve work-life balance with flexible hours, remote work options, meeting-free-Friday-afternoons and more!
• Total Rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, company SWAG, team activities, modern technology and snacks and beverages at all our office locations.
• Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with medical cannabis.
Next steps
Think you have what it takes to join our team? So do we! Apply today by submitting your resume along with salary expectations through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by a human recruiter (not a robot) shortly after you apply, and our team will contact you via email if we see a fit.
Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways! We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity!
Not the role for you? Share this posting with a friend or colleague that you think may be interested while subscribing to our Talent Community to learn more about upcoming opportunities through our Aurora Careers Page (hot tip: if you are already an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by referring this position to a friend! If they are successful, you will receive a bonus!)
Diversity and inclusion
At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.
Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know!
Health and safety
Our mission at Aurora has always been to improve the health and wellness of our core community. We strive to create a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for our team and strongly believe introducing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy will help us achieve this.
As of February 2022, Aurora has introduced a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees and as a condition of employment, all candidates must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or receive an approved medical or human rights accommodation prior to commencing employment with Aurora. If proof of vaccination is not provided or a request for accommodation is not approved, the offer of employment will be rescinded.
If applicable, Aurora Human Resources will contact you via your email address provided. We do not contact candidates over Facebook or other Social Media apps. You will never be requested to provide confidential information such as banking information or your Social Insurance Number in the interview process
