Lab Technician Assistant (Full Time / Part Time Contract)

Parrish and Heimbecker; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned company with over 110 years of history is seeking a motivated Lab Technician Assistant in Winnipeg. This role offers a full-time or part-time contract, assisting in testing grain samples and performing essential laboratory tasks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills. Join a diverse team and contribute to the agricultural sector while developing in your career.

Qualifications

• Experience with lab terminology and basic testing procedures is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in testing and grading grain samples.
• Support the Quality Control Manager and Lab Technicians.
• Prepare samples for analysis and testing.

Skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Willingness to learn

Effective written communication skills

Effective verbal communication skills

Education

Educational background in agriculture, science, or food science

Job description

Lab Technician Assistant (Full Time / Part Time Contract)

Parrish & Heimbecker invites applications for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual to join our Grain division in Winnipeg, MB, as a Lab Technician Assistant on a full-time or part-time contract basis.

The contract requires availability from August to December 2025, with work scheduled Monday to Friday mornings or evenings, including occasional overtime or weekend hours.

About P&H Grain

Our division operates across approximately 45 locations in the prairie provinces, Ontario, and Quebec, providing comprehensive grain and crop input services. We facilitate the matching of producer grain with domestic and export markets through our strategically located facilities, including grain elevators, rail sidings, inland terminals, and export terminals. We offer a full range of crop input products and agronomic solutions, such as crop protection, certified seeds, nutrients, and custom applications.

Your Role

The successful candidate will assist in testing and grading grain samples, supporting the Quality Control Manager and Lab Technicians with various duties, including:

• Preparing samples for analysis and testing
• Logging detailed test results
• Performing equipment maintenance checks

Required Qualifications

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills related to quality issues
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of lab terminology and basic testing procedures is an asset
• Educational background in agriculture, science, or food science is an asset

Join our family-owned company with over 110 years of history. We value honesty, integrity, listening, and continuous learning. With over 70 locations across Canada and global trade links, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified, and vertically integrated in grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution, and animal feed production.

To apply and learn more, visit us at

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

P&H is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, welcoming applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment process.