Lab Technician Assistant

P&H, Limited; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is seeking a Lab Technician Assistant in Winnipeg, MB to support grain testing and quality control activities within the Grain division. You will assist with preparing samples, recording results, and maintaining laboratory equipment under supervision.

The role is full-time contract through December 2026, with hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and occasional overtime or weekend work as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory testing or grain analysis preferred.
• Able to follow procedures and log results accurately.
• Willingness to learn and work well in a team.
• Attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing various samples for analysis and testing.
• Reporting/logging detailed results of tests and samples.
• Performing maintenance checks on equipment and log maintenance activity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality issue identification

Teamwork

Independent work

Communication skills

Lab terminology knowledge

Basic testing procedures

Education

Education in agriculture/science/food science

Tools

Lab equipment

Testing procedures

Job description

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Contract

Division: Grain

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Who We Are

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture.

Your Team

Grain & Crop Inputs: The Grain & Crop Inputs Division connects Canadian farmers to markets across the country and beyond. With a network of grain elevators, terminals, and agri-retail locations, we provide crop inputs, agronomic solutions, and grain marketing expertise to help producers succeed.

As Lab Technician Assistant, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the various tests and procedures required to accurately grade the quality and condition of grain samples for growers, traders and P&H’s various facilities. This position will assist the Quality Control Manager and Lab Technicians with additional duties as assigned.

The Lab Technician Assistant is a full time, contract role. You must be available to work until December 2026, Monday to Friday starting at 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with occasional overtime or weekend hours.

Day to Day

• Preparing various samples for analysis and testing
• Reporting/logging detailed results of tests and samples
• Performing maintenance checks on equipment and log maintenance activity

What You’ll Bring

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to identify and solve quality issues
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective communicator both written and verbal
• Knowledge and basic comprehension of lab terminology is an asset
• Knowledge of basic testing procedures and equipment is an asset
• Education in agriculture, science and/or food science would be an asset

P&H does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team or hiring team.