Research Assistant

BioTalent Canada; Alvinston; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLiNE Corp., located in Alvinston, Ontario, invites a motivated coop student to join our agronomy trials and R&D efforts as an Agronomy Research Assistant. The role involves growing crops in controlled environment chambers, sample analysis, data collection and literature review, with remote work for 1–2 days per week on technical documents.

The position starts January 4, 2027, for 4 or 8 months with on-site hours from 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Take care of plants grown in our controlled environment chambers
• Sample characterization and analysis in a wet-lab environment
• Conducting microbiological experiments in a sterile environment
• Data collection, data entry, and data analysis
• Update and maintain good logbooks, records, and documentation
• Scientific literature and article review with the goal to absorb information, and effectively transfer and communicate findings
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

Job description

Job Type: Coop Start Date: January 4, 2027 (Duration: 4 or 8 months)

Note: Applicant must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for the duration of the position

The Opportunity:
BioLiNE® Corp. is a Canadian technology development company located in Alvinston, Lambton County, Ontario. Founded in 2016, we have developed our proprietary Fulv-IQ® process to purify and isolate targeted fractions of fulvic acids that have the most crop-beneficial properties. Our technology improves the availability, transport and assimilation of nutrients enabling growers to reduce their applications of conventional fertilizer without compromising on yield or quality. We are focused on providing advanced, science-based solutions to improve crop production. Our company has a strong focus on research and innovation. The products we have developed improve the sustainability of farm operations.
BioLiNE® technology is based on fulvic acid products that are compatible with most agricultural inputs, and versatile in their usage on types of crops and modes of application. We are an extremely fast‑paced, growth stage company, looking for motivated coop students to assist in our agronomy trials and R&D efforts.

Position Overview:
The Agronomy Research Assistant will work with other researchers to carryout research projects and analyze samples. The coop student will be trained on growing crops in our controlled environment chamber, collecting samples, carrying out assays and biochemical analyses of samples using several analytical techniques and equipment. The candidate will be contributing to develop and carry out experiments and assays based on a multi-disciplinary approach helping to unravel some of the mystery around these molecules and their interactions with crops. The position allows for the opportunity to do remote work for two to three days per week on technical documents and communication.

Work hours on site: 8:30am – 5:00pm; ½ hr lunch

Remote work: Option Available for 1-2 days per week (as dictated by current projects)

An ideal candidate for this position would have the following qualities:

• Motivated researcher with the desire to learn and contribute to a team;
• Flexible and open-minded individual that can adapt to change quickly;
• Self-motivated individual with critical thinking and keen interest in science;
• Detailed individual with strong ability to absorb and retain information;
• Goal-orientated individual with a positive, can-do disposition; and
• Able to learn new skills, assume new responsibilities, and work cooperatively in a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take care of plants grown in our controlled environment chambers;
• Sample characterization and analysis in a wet‑lab environment;
• Conducting microbiological experiments in a sterile environment;
• Data collection, data entry, and data analysis;
• Update and maintain good logbooks, records, and documentation;
• Scientific literature and article review with the goal to absorb information, and effectively transfer and communicate findings;
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.