Lab Technician Assistant (Full Time/Part Time Contract)

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural sector is looking for a Lab Technician Assistant for a contract position. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Responsibilities include preparing and testing grain samples, and assisting the Quality Control Manager. Candidates with a background in agriculture or food science are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and flexible schedule.
• Knowledge of basic testing procedures and equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Education in agriculture, science and/or food science

Job description

Lab Technician Assistant (Full Time/Part Time Contract)

Parrish & Heimbecker

Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Lab Technician Assistant (Full Time/Part Time Contract) for our Grain division based in Winnipeg, MB.

The Contract Lab Technician Assistant availability requirement from August - December 2025, Monday to Friday mornings or evenings with occasional overtime or weekend hours

P&H Grain

The P&H Grain Division is a comprehensive grain and crop input network, operating across approximately 45 locations in the prairie provinces, Ontario and Quebec. Our strategically positioned facilities, including grain elevators, rail sidings, inland terminals, and specialized export terminals, ensure that we effectively match producer grain with the needs of both domestic and export end users. As a full-service agri-retailer, we provide farming communities with a full range of quality crop input products and agronomic solutions, encompassing crop protection products, certified seeds, nutrients, and custom applications.

Your Role

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 Contract Lab Technician Assistant availability requirement from August - December 2025, Monday to Friday mornings or evenings 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Flexible work schedule
• 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

Work and grow with a family-owned company.

Join our team with Purpose & History! P&H’s roots go back over 110 years. We have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth. Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better.

With over 70 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution and animal feed production.

To apply and learn more visit us atwww.pandhcareers.com

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.