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Medical Biochemist
Employer
Alberta Precision LaboratoriesDate Posted
October 19, 2026Languages
English-
Location Calgary, AB
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Earnings $151,748.00 to $234,970.00 annually (to be negotiated)
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Work Hours 77.5 hours bi-weekly
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Position Temporary Full Time
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Vacancies 1  Vacancy
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Closing Date Nov 09, 2026
Employer
Alberta Precision Laboratories
Languages
English
Education
Earned doctorate degree
Work setting
- Urban area
- Willing to relocate
- Relocation costs covered by employer
Tasks
- Conduct research to develop new chemical formulations and processes
- Devise new technical applications of industrial chemicals and compounds
- Act as technical consultant in a particular field of expertise
- Analyze, synthesize, purify, modify and characterize chemical or biochemical compounds
- Conduct programs to identify and quantify environmental toxicants
- Conduct research into the synthesis and properties of chemical compounds and the mechanisms of chemical reactions
- Investigate chemical aspects of the mechanisms of drug action, the diagnosis and treatment of disease, organ function and the assessment of health
- Participate in interdisciplinary research and development projects
Supervision
5-10 people
Biochemical studies
Diagnostics preparation
Specialization or experience
- Biochemistry or biological chemistry
- Clinical chemistry
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
Personal suitability
- Leadership
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Analytical
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Are you currently a student?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Evening
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Employment terms options
- Morning
- On call
- Day
- Weekend
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Interest Codes
- INNOVATIVE
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Interest in synthesizing information to conduct research to develop new chemical formulations and processes and to devise new technical applications of industrial chemicals and compounds; and to investigate chemical aspects of the mechanisms of drug action, the diagnosis and treatment of disease, organ function and the assessment of health
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in precision working with instruments to analyze, synthesize, purify, modify and characterize chemical and biochemical compounds
- DIRECTIVE
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Interest in consulting in a particular field of technical expertise; and in developing and conducting programs of analysis to ensure quality control of raw materials, chemical intermediates and final products; may supervise other chemists and chemical technicians and technologists
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