Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Research Operations Associate
Agreement Number:
1035719
Agreement Value:
$30,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 1, 2025 - Mar 30, 2026
Description:
The Youth will be responsible for daily fermentation activities, specifically the production of recombinant food proteins made by genetically modified yeast. Overall responsibilities will include i) operating pilot scale fermentation at varying manufacturing volumes, ii) leveraging analytical methods for protein characterization, iii) managing procurement processes and vendor negotiation for unit cost reduction, and iv) maintaining records and SOPs in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
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 M5G 0B7
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q3-1035719
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
768964504
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
AuX Labs Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
University--Rosedale
Federal Riding Number:
35110
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
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.
Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
54171