Job Description

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Associate I Bioinformatics

Who we are and what we do:

Intertek Assuris is looking for a motivated and client-focused professional to support our food, nutrition and regulatory consulting services. The Associate I Bioinformatics will work within a team to deliver innovative and bespoke assurance expertise that supports client projects focused on matters related to food ingredient compliance, regulations, guidance, and applicable statutes related to food ingredient approvals on a global basis, with emphasis on the North American marketplace. In this exciting role, the candidate will utilize their science background and general knowledge of in silico bioinformatics and genomic databases; learn the regulations governing food ingredients in different countries globally; develop their project management and client relations experience; work with a team of experienced regulatory affairs/scientific subject matter experts; and become a valued partner for our clients in the food industry.

Responsibilities * Review information from searches and/or provided by project managers (includes identifying and reviewing company reports/published articles and speaking with other scientists/project managers); required to use own initiative to make sure that selected materials are complete.

• Summarize and extract relevant information from the scientific literature, critically review data for completeness and relevance, and prepare conclusions based on scientific literature to be incorporated in a meaningful manner as part of global regulatory submissions.
• Conduct literature searches using electronic search engines or manually through public scientific databases (e.g., PubMed).
• Perform in silico bioinformatics analyses using web-based and computer-based tools, including, but not limited to, NCBI BLAST.
• Navigate genomic databases (GenBank, UniProt) to identify pertinent information in support of bioinformatic evaluation of food ingredients
• Review scientific literature on a regular basis to keep informed on the use of in silico tools in risk assessment of food ingredients.
• Provide technical support in the preparation and submission of global regulatory reports and dossier submissions.
• Work efficiently to meet client/government deadlines, keeping project managers and other members of the team updated on project progress.
• Assist senior scientific staff with special requests.

Qualifications

EXTERNAL EDUCATION

• B.Sc. with 0 to 1 years of experience. Preference will be given to candidates with academic specialization in the area of molecular biology, synthetic biology, microbiology, biological sciences, bioinformatics, or related discipline.
• Additional specialization in an area of toxicology, pharmacology, chemistry, allergenicity, and regulatory knowledge will be an asset but not required.

Core Competencies

• Successful candidates will typically display a high-level of curiosity, an aptitude for life-long learning, and desire to improve the world through scientific innovation.
• Ability to critically analyze and evaluate scientific information in order to solve problems using scientific, risk-based reasoning.
• Ability to formulate conclusions based on scientific data.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written format.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.

Value Added Competencies

• Ability to critically evaluate scientific papers
• Ability to work on a number of different aspects of one project and evaluate and integrate work from a number of sources into the project
• Ability to retain clear picture of project goals, plus understanding how projects are structured
• Excellent written skills as a professional scientist
• Familiarity with common data science-oriented programming languages is considered an asset (e.g., Python, R, SQL)

Our Value Proposition

We offer a salary and benefits package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, RRSP with company match, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

Why Work at Intertek?

Working at Intertek is a unique opportunity to be part of a world-class team providing regulatory support and guidance in ground-breaking areas of food biotechnology, including precision fermentation, plant biotechnology, cell cultured animal and plant derived products, infant nutrition, and other technology driven food solutions, enabling our clients to bring new innovative products to the marketplace in a manner that is sustainable and that improves the lives of consumers.

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about and .

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world\'s leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Intertek is committed to a safe work environment for our employees and clients. Learn more about our .

Intertek believes that are our strongest tool for success. We are an and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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About Us: Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers\' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

About the Team: Intertek\'s Health, Environmental & Regulatory Services (HERS) business line is renowned for its high-quality solutions delivered through its global network of world-class scientific, engineering, toxicological and regulatory experts. Additionally, HERS provides regulatory compliance support, as well as industry-agnostic solutions pertaining to sustainability, quality, and safety, empowering companies to mitigate risks and make informed decisions relating to their products and processes.

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