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Scientist II (1 year contract)

OraSure Technologies

Job Location:

Ottawa - Canada

Yearly Salary: $ 63000 - 108000

Posted: 13 August 2026 (11 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 10 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Together with its wholly owned subsidiaries OTI provides its customers with end-to-end solutions.

Its first-to-market innovative products include rapid tests for the detection of antibodies to HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) on the OraQuick platform; sample self-collection and stabilization products for molecular applications; and oral fluid laboratory tests for detecting various drugs of abuse.

Overview

DNA Genotek products are marketed worldwide and support thousands of customers as they achieve breakthroughs in genomic and microbiome research in diagnostics laboratories in the pharmaceutical industry in companion animal genomics and in personalized medicine.This job posting is to hire for an existing vacancy.

Our R&D team within Sample Management Solutions at DNA Genotek creates innovative products and technologies to improve health and wellness by providing access to accurate essential health information. The Scientist II role is expected to support R&D activities by driving knowledge and insights across a broad range of topics ( devices sample preparation techniques services and assays) and projects. This role is essential to our organization independently working in the laboratory to help execute projects to design new products and/or technologies. This Scientist II role is intended to support a wide range of lab based biological assays (such as PCRs ELISAs DNA isolation) for the purposes of product development and product support. This role requires strong experimental and critical thinking skills diligent documentation effective communication and a collaborative attitude.

Snapshot of Responsibilities

Independently execute clearly laid out experimental plans and/or documentation processes and provide impactful feedback/suggestions

Analyze interpret and summarize experimental results with minimal supervision

Independently execute a wide range of standard biological assays such as PCRs ELISAs DNA isolation

Independently contribute to defined project(s) and/or a series of project tasks across multiple research topics and projects. Ensure that experimental design and timelines meet project expectations

Ensure the timely and accurate maintenance of records in adherence to company standards

Assist in regulatory filings scientific papers summaries reports presentations patents and/or ideas/conclusions from experimental results to drive knowledge and insights

Work collaboratively within a team supporting research and development

Work independently in a safe secure and productive fashion

Ability to work in a regulated environment (ex: ISO 13485 ISO 14971 etc)

What You Bring

Bachelors degree/diploma in biology (or a related degree) with >3 year of industrial or academic laboratory experience Masters degree/diploma in biology (or a related degree) with >1 year of industrial or academic laboratory experience or direct entry after the completion of a PhD

Excellent English verbal writing and presentation skills

Ability to thrive in a creative science driven and innovative team

Strong capabilities with MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)

Flexibility to multitask and the ability to work in an environment with dynamic priorities

Comfortable with working with a variety of biological sample types (eg. stool urine blood)

Attention to detail when following directions

Ability to work effectively on a team

$63000 - $108000 a year

The base salary range for this full-time position is $63000 to $108000. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for the position based on our defined salary pay ranges. Our ranges are broad to account for differences in roles performance experience skillsets education and business needs and individual pay is determined by a variety of factors.

OTI encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of the communities in which we operate. We apply a rigorous consistent and equitable standard to the assessment of all candidates regardless of race color national origin sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity disability status age religion veteran status or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees are welcomed and belong.

What we have to offer:

- Highly competitive Health Dental and Vision Coverage for you your spouse and your dependents

- Disability and Life Insurance Benefits

- RRSP plan withcompany-matching contributions

- Generous paid time-off including vacation days sick days additional company wide paiddays off and personal days

- Maternity Leave and Parental Leave Coverage

- Adoption benefit for parents adopting a child

- Employee Referral Program you may be eligible for a cash bonus if your referrals are hired

- Employee Assistance Program

- Employee Service Recognition

- Annual Fitness Reimbursement

- Job-related Training Programs

- Ability to participate in Teams Committees Events and Clubs

- Depending on the role you may be eligible to work in a hybrid environment or fully remotely

- Free Onsite Parking

Please note the above applies to full-time permanent positions.

Culture People & Community

OTIrecognizes that the long-term health of our business is directly connected to the health of the planet local communities and OTI employees. As such we have committees designed to address this including:

- LIVE IT Committee committed to creating an environment that embodies our values

- All Means U: Employee Committee on Belonging hosts various events across all company locations such as monthly book club and a mentorship program

- Wellness Committee empowers colleagues to make critical decisions to improve and protect health

- Sustainability Committee aims to minimize impact on the environment

- Social Committee who organize and run events for both remote and onsite employees to create connection and community

At DNA Genotek we have a clear vision; cultivate an environment of equal employment opportunity where we do not tolerate discrimination or allow the harassment of employees or applicants on the basis of citizenship race place of origin ethnic origin colour ancestry disability age creed sex/pregnancy family status marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression and record of offences (in employment) or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices.

OTI aims to create and foster workplaces that reflects and contributes to the global communities in which we do business and the customers and partners we serve. This includes all communities impacted by our corporate presence. As part of this commitment OTI and its subsidiaries will ensure employees and applicants are provided reasonable accommodation per request. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process please contact Katheryn Viau at emailprotected. OTI will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicants individual accessibility needs.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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About Company

OraSure Technologies

OraSure Technologies is a global company that empowers the world to improve health and wellness by providing access to accurate, essential information.

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