Lab Technician, Agricultural Biotechnology (Co-op)

BioTalent Canada; London; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Indogulf Bioworks Inc. in London, Ontario, is hiring a Lab Technician to execute routine microbial quality control tasks and support ongoing experiments under supervision.

You will record accurate data, maintain lab records, and collaborate with scientists, technicians, and regulatory professionals to keep operations compliant and moving forward in a hands-on startup environment. The role focuses on performing QC, setting up plant-microbe efficacy experiments in controlled environments, and

Qualifications

• A diploma or degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or a related life-science discipline.
• Practical hands-on laboratory experience; experience with microbial culture, aseptic handling, plating, or enumeration is strongly preferred.
• Comfort following established laboratory and research protocols carefully and consistently.

Responsibilities

• Routine Microbial QC: Prepare media, perform plating and enumeration, maintain records and traceability.
• Research Experiment Execution and Plant-Microbe Efficacy: Set up and monitor experiments, apply treatments, record outcomes, support harvest and analytical work.
• General Laboratory Responsibilities: Follow biosafety procedures, coordinate activities, report deviations, and assist with other lab tasks.

Skills

Lab experience

Detail oriented

Aseptic technique

Education

Biology, Biotechnology or related life-science degree

Job description

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.

Role Overview

The Lab Technician will execute routine microbial quality control, support research experiments under technical supervision, record accurate data, and elevate issues quickly while collaborating with the laboratory team.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, hands-on startup environment where the Lab Technician can contribute directly to both routine laboratory operations and the execution of meaningful agricultural research.

Location: Stiller Centre, London, Ontario

Work Schedule: 30 hours per week

What You’ll Do

1. Routine Microbial QC

• Prepare microbiology media for plates, broths, flasks, cultures, and QC testing, and prepare samples for analysis.
• Perform plating, microbial enumeration, routine culture maintenance, and inoculations using aseptic technique.
• Conduct contamination checks, product and culture testing, and other routine QC assays.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely laboratory records, QC logs, data sheets, and sample traceability documentation.
• Keep laboratory workspaces, materials, cultures, and supplies clean, organized, and ready for use.

2. Research Experiment Execution and Plant-Microbe Efficacy

• Execute research protocols developed by the team and follow approved experimental procedures exactly.
• Set up and maintain plant-microbe efficacy experiments in controlled environments, including grow tents.
• Prepare and apply microbial treatments while maintaining clear labelling, treatment separation, and experimental controls.
• Monitor plant growth and environmental conditions, and record study performance indicators consistently.
• Take measurements and photographs, collect samples, and maintain complete and accurate experimental records.
• Support harvest activities, sample processing, analytical work, and trial execution across row crops and greenhouse crops.

3. General Laboratory Responsibilities

• Follow all laboratory safety, biosafety, and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities with the team and the laboratory team to keep QC and research work on schedule.
• Report protocol deviations, contamination concerns, equipment issues, and unusual results promptly.
• Support additional QC, research, harvest, and laboratory operations tasks as assigned, and participate in team meetings.

What You’ll Bring

• A diploma or degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or a related life-science discipline.
• Practical hands-on laboratory experience; experience with microbial culture, aseptic handling, plating, or enumeration is strongly preferred.
• Comfort following established laboratory and research protocols carefully and consistently.
• Strong attention to detail, with accurate documentation, measurement, and data-recording skills.
• Reliable and organized, with clear communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• A genuine interest in agriculture, plants, soil, environmental science, microbiology, and biological technologies, with the ability to work onsite at our lab at Western University campus in London, ON.