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COMPETITION CLOSED
Natural Products Biochemist
Food Technology Centre
CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 9, 2006

Description


The P.E.I. Food Technology Centre (FTC) is seeking a Natural Products Biochemist to work with a team
of scientists to deliver the “Atlantic Natural Products Development Initiative”, an Atlantic Innovation
Fund initiative. The Biochemist is responsible to be a lead scientist in the design and delivery of
bio-extraction projects and to assure that the projects are carried out according to proposal plan, schedule
and budget. The Biochemist is primarily focussed on assessment of biomaterials to establish the
potential bioactive chemicals to target for extraction. In this capacity he/she assists other members of the
team in identifying bioactives and provides analytical interpretation on extracts obtained.
A creative and demanding work environment fostering personal and career development with competitive
compensation is available to the successful candidate. FTC operates in a modern technical facility with
ISO 9001 certification. FTC’s laboratories are accredited by Standards Council of Canada, and its pilot
plant is registered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. (Please visit our website at
www.gov.pe.ca/ftc)

Qualifications


• Ph.D. in biochemistry (with a natural products focus)
• 3-5 years experience working in a project- driven organization.
• A high level of knowledge in extraction systems and methods.
• Excellent working knowledge of natural products compounds and their extraction and applications.
• Ability to work with industry clients and to innovate and deliver scientific projects on budget and on
time.
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal English skills
• Advanced computer literacy
• Must be eligible to work in Canada
Salary -$48,824 to $61,030
Position Status - Term contract to September, 2008
Closing date - August 25, 2006
To apply please submit a curriculum vitae, including a summary of your relevant experience and the
names of three references to:
Mary Jane Grant, Human Resources Officer
PEI Food Technology Centre
P. O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Facsimile: 902-368-5549;
slcunningham@gov.pe.ca


Contact


Food Technology Centre
slcunningham@gov.pe.ca
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slcunningham@gov.pe.ca
http://www.gov.pe.ca/ftc


JOB POSTED: 8/9/2006 -- LAST UPDATED: 8/9/2006