Seasonal Laboratory Prep & Processing Technicians

Farmers Edge; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural technology company in Winnipeg, Manitoba is hiring for seasonal laboratory positions starting immediately. Candidates will operate specialized equipment and prepare samples for analysis, requiring post-secondary education in science or chemistry and attention to detail. Training is provided, with competitive pay and flexible work schedules.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Potential for paid overtime

Hands-on training

Qualifications

• Experience in methodical and detailed production environments is essential.
• Ability to withstand standing for long periods and lift up to 40lbs.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, record and label incoming samples.
• Operate equipment such as grinding mills and centrifuges for sample preparation.
• Weigh, mix, and separate samples for lab analysis.
• Prepare and maintain reagents and solutions.
• Clean and organize lab equipment, restocking materials as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory skills

Flexibility in schedule

Education

Post-secondary education in science/chemistry

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!

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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