Co-op Student

Indogulf BioAg LLC; London; Hybrid; CAD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Indogulf Bioworks Inc. is offering a co-op student position in London, Ontario, focused on hands-on lab and controlled-environment studies to support product development. You will prepare media, maintain cultures, perform QC tasks, and help document data.

The role involves in vitro crop performance trials across major Canadian crops, with daily monitoring of plant growth and environmental conditions, plus data collection and reporting. Onsite work at Western University campus is required.

Qualifications

• Studied in Biotechnology, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, or a related program.
• Experience in microbial culture techniques, aseptic handling, or basic molecular biology.
• Familiarity with analytical lab equipment is an asset, not mandatory.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and data-entry skills.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work onsite at our lab at Western University campus (London, ON).

Responsibilities

• Prepare microbiology media for plates, broths, flasks, and fermentation studies.
• Assist with routine microbial culture maintenance and inoculations.
• Support QC testing, basic assays, and sample processing.
• Maintain accurate lab records, logs, and data sheets.
• Assist with drafting short reports, summaries, and data documentation.
• Assist in running controlled-environment crop performance trials using Indogulf microbial products.
• Monitor daily plant growth, environmental conditions, and performance indicators.
• Collect, organize, and analyze trial data, ensuring accuracy and repeatability.
• Maintain grow tent systems and ensure compliance with in vitro trial protocols.
• Follow all lab safety protocols and SOPs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to trial planning discussions.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

Aseptic handling

Molecular biology

Data entry

Lab documentation

Communication skills

Onsite work

Education

Biotechnology or related program

Tools

HPLC

Spectrophotometry

Pipetting

Job description

Location: Stiller Centre, London, Ontario

Work Hours: 3-6 months at 8-10 hours per week

Compensation: $10-12/hr

About the Company

Indogulf Bioworks Inc. is a pioneering biotechnology company based at Western Research Parks in London, Ontario. We develop, scale, manufacture, and commercialize microbial and biological technologies for application in diverse industries such as agriculture, animal health, mining and bioremediation.

We are a growing, hands-on team where scientists, technicians, regulatory professionals, and commercial teams work closely together to move ideas from the lab into practical, real-world scalable solutions.

About the Role

Indogulf BioAg is a growing agri-biotech company specializing in sustainable fertilizer solutions. The Co-op Student will contribute to hands-on lab and controlled-environment studies that support product development and validation.

What You’ll Do

Prepare microbiology media for plates, broths, flasks, and fermentation studies.

Assist with routine microbial culture maintenance and inoculations.

Support QC testing, basic assays, and sample processing.

Maintain accurate lab records, logs, and data sheets.

Assist with drafting short reports, summaries, and data documentation.

Controlled Environment Crop Performance Trials (In Vitro)

Assist in running controlled-environment crop performance trials using Indogulf microbial products.

Support in vitro growth experiments designed to generate quantitative crop performance data.

Monitor daily plant growth, environmental conditions, and performance indicators.

Collect, organize, and analyze trial data, ensuring accuracy and repeatability.

Maintain grow tent systems and ensure compliance with in vitro trial protocols.

Support experimental work across major Canadian crops, including Soybean, Corn, Wheat, Canola, Row Crops, and Greenhouse Crops.

General Duties

Follow all lab safety protocols and SOPs.

Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Support ad hoc research, QC, and operational tasks as assigned.

Participate in team meetings and contribute to trial planning discussions.

What You’ll Bring

Studied in Biotechnology, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, or a related program.

Experience in microbial culture techniques, aseptic handling, or basic molecular biology.

Familiarity with analytical lab equipment (HPLC, spectrophotometry, pipetting, etc.) is an asset, not mandatory.

Detail-oriented with strong documentation and data-entry skills.

Good communication skills and willingness to learn.

Ability to work onsite at our lab at Western University campus (London, ON).

Learning Outcomes

The co-op student will gain experience in:

Real-world microbiology workflows

Lab QC processes and documentation

Trial management and applied plant research

Experimental data collection and analysis

Working in a regulated laboratory setting