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Title:

YEP - Quality Scientist

Agreement Number:

1033740

Agreement Value:

$30,000.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 7, 2025 - Aug 6, 2026

Description:

Biofect Innovations is advancing a microbial platform to produce Brazzein, a protein-based sweetener, at commercial titers. We’ve engaged a research assistant to support our molecular-biology team in strain engineering and process optimization. Responsibilities include preparing reagents, running routine assays (e.g., PCR, small-scale fermentations), maintaining electronic lab notebooks, and managing consumables inventory. By freeing senior scientists for design work, this role will accelerate engineering cycles and strengthen data integrity for improved strain performance.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5B 1G3

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q2-1033740

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

778164913

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

BioFect Innovations Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Toronto Centre

Federal Riding Number:

35108

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

311990