Sample Receiving & Reception – Summer Student

The Research and Productivity Council (RPC) is New Brunswick’s provincial research organization, a research & technology organization that offers analytical services and applied research. We serve over 1000 clients annually from our locations in Fredericton and Moncton, New Brunswick. RPC offers a challenging work environment and competitive compensation. For more information about us, visit our website at www.rpc.ca.

Primary responsibilities will include:

RPC has an opening for a Summer Student as a Sample Receiving and Reception Clerk at our Fredericton location. The successful individual will be involved in various aspects of receiving and logging sample submissions (ex. soil, water, food, air samples) and interfacing with our clients and internal service departments. The successful candidate will interact with clients and our internal departments with respect to analytical requirements and issues. As well this position will provide coverage for reception, lunch hours, vacation, and sick days. Reception duties will include interacting with walk in clients, answering phones, and handling mail.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Some post-secondary experience.

• Bilingual (English/French)

• an interest/aptitude in sciences, specifically chemistry and/or biology

• a positive, flexible attitude.

• strong computer skills.

• tolerance for physical lifting.

• excellent attention to detail.

• good communication skills.

• aptitude for working effectively in a fast-paced environment.

This posting is for May thru August and is ideally suited for a university or college student who will be returning to school in September. Normal working hours are Monday-Friday from 8:15am to 4:30pm. Flexibility and the ability to work occasional overtime are required. The hourly rate for this position is between $17.00- $18.00 per hour, pending qualifications and experience.

Please email a covering letter and résumé quoting reference #SRSS0324 to careers@rpc.ca on or before April 8th, 2024.

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will proceed until a suitable candidate is identified. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

RPC is committed to the principles of employment equity, diversity and inclusion.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Casual
Contract length: 3 months

Salary: $17.00-$18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.25 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-08