Seasonal Laboratory Prep & Processing Technicians

Farmer's Edge Laboratories; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agriculture technology company in Winnipeg is hiring for several seasonal laboratory positions to support increased demand. Candidates will work on sample preparation and processing, operating specialized equipment, and maintaining lab organization. Post-secondary education in science or chemistry is needed for some roles. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity for on-the-job training in a high-tech environment.

Benefits

$17-21/hr depending on experience

40-hour work week with potential for paid overtime

Opportunities to learn new skills

Fast-paced, high-tech laboratory environment

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in science and/or chemistry required for some positions.
• Experience in a highly methodical and detailed production environment.
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, and occasional weekends.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, record, and label incoming samples.
• Operate specialized equipment to prepare samples for analysis.
• Weigh, mix, and separate samples.
• Prepare and maintain reagents and solutions.
• Clean and organize lab equipment as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to operate lab equipment

Flexibility in scheduling

Methodical working style

Education

Post-secondary education in science and/or chemistry

Tools

Grinding mills

Furnaces

Drying ovens

Centrifuges

Job description

Overview

Farmers Edge is a global leader in agriculture technology. We produce industry leading technologies, software and digital tools that enable customers around the world to grow more sustainably, maximize profitability, and minimize risk. Using state-of-the-art equipment, our laboratories complete comprehensive soil and tissue testing and analysis to deliver unparalleled insights to Farmers Edge customers, agricultural retailers, and research facilities across the country. Our laboratory in Winnipeg, Manitoba is hiring for several seasonal positions to support increased demand during the upcoming fall season. Positions start immediately, with on-the-job training provided, and will continue until December 2025.

What we offer

• $17-21/hr depending on experience and qualifications
• A 40-hour work week with potential for paid overtime
• A fast-paced, high-tech laboratory environment
• Opportunities to apply your skills and to learn new ones!

What you\'ll be doing

We have several positions to fill in our sample preparation and processing team. Depending upon the position, you may spend your time;

• Receiving, inspecting, recording and labeling incoming samples, and spreading soil for drying
• Operating specialized equipment such as grinding mills, furnaces, drying ovens, and centrifuges to prepare samples for lab analysis
• Weighing, mixing, and separating samples
• Preparing and maintaining reagents, and solutions
• Cleaning, sanitizing and organizing lab equipment, and re-stocking materials as needed

What you\'ll need

• Post-secondary education in science and/or chemistry required for some positions
• Experience in a highly methodical and detailed production environment
• A flexible schedule and the ability to work a variety of shifts including, days, evenings and/or occasional weekends
• For some positions, the ability to stand for long periods of time, and to lift up to 40lbs unassisted is required

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