Research Assistant Technician I

University of Guelph; Ridgetown; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Guelph – Ridgetown Campus is posting a temporary full-time position within the Grant and Trust Administrative & Technical group. The role supports field and laboratory activities in agricultural research, under supervision, with a focus on data entry and sample processing.

Primary duties include harvesting soybean research plots, removing off types from breeding material, maintaining field trials, processing research materials, and entering data, with work conducted in both

Qualifications

• 1 year post-secondary education required.
• Outdoor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting Soybean Research Plots
• Removing Off Types from Breeding Material
• Maintenance of Field Research Trials
• Processing of Research Materials
• Data Entry

Education

1 year post-secondary education

Job description

Location

Ridgetown, ON, CA, N0P 2C0

Primary Category Page

Staff and Management

Division

Ridgetown Campus

Requisition ID

2835

Department

Ridgetown - Academic

This position is classified under the Grant and Trust Administrative & Technical Group

Temporary full-time from 09/07/2026 to 12/18/2026

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.

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Duties And Responsibilities

Positions at this level perform basic, routine tasks or work of a repetitive nature, requiring little to no interpretation or analysis. The work is highly prescribed and defined by standard operating procedures or work instruction, with variations/deviations referred to a supervisor. Conducts research activities with much supervisory oversight from a Research Associate or senior researcher.

Primary Duties Include

• Harvesting Soubean Research Plots


• Removing Off Types from Breeding Material


• Maintenance of Field Research Trials


• Processing of Research Materials


• Data Entry

Decision Making/Accountability: Work may involve simple techniques and methods requiring knowledge and/or procedures that are readily acquired through on-the-job training and used in repetitive or simple applications, requiring little judgment. The nature of work is routine and clearly defined. Any problems or deviations are referred to the supervisor.

Contacts/Interpersonal Skills: Contacts and interactions are mainly with associates within their work area or research project and consist mostly of maintaining positive relationships while working with others. May interact with clients providing routine information.

Supervision Received: Works under direct supervision, in accordance with detailed oral or written instructions.

Supervision Exercised: None, but may explain work sequences to others.

Working Environment: Work may be performed in an office or laboratory.

Work will take place in the field followed by work in the lab/processing areas.

Requirements

• 1 year post-secondary education

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working outdoors is considered an asset.

Employee Type: Temporary

Position Number: 10912236

Classification: Grant/ Trust fund position Band GTAT - Band A

GTAT (Grant & Trust Administrative and Technical) Salary Grid

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 08/24/2026

Close Date: 08/31/2026