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Bayer Canada - Crop Science Division is seeking a one-year term Laboratory Assistant to work in our high throughput Double Haploid and Quality Labs. This is a unique opportunity to work with leading edge technology and talented research scientists seeking to deliver the best products in Bayer’s canola pipeline.

This is a 12-month term position, based out of the Winnipeg, MB lab. We currently have 2 vacant positions available.

• Execute laboratory operations to meet quality and timeline targets
• Assis in all aspects of the production of canola doubled haploids using good laboratory practices and sterile technique
• This includes but is not limited to collection and sizing of buds, microspore isolation, embryo culture, maintenance of embryos, making media (includes working with toxic chemicals), transferring embryos onto solid media, tissue sampling, analyzing plant material, and transplanting
• Maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives
• Follow all Quality Management System (QMS) and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) procedures and promote implementation within the DH and QA programs
• Maintain tidiness & orderliness within the workplace
• Participate in task-related document creation and process review for job-related activities
• Assist in other projects & performs other duties as required
• Supervise and train temporary employees as required

• Degree or diploma in agricultural/biological science or related field
• Strong computer software literacy, with experience using Microsoft Office, including SharePoint and Teams, and experience writing and maintaining macros
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of double haploid production
• Highly skilled with aseptic technique
• Willingness to work with Colchicine
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Valid Driver’s license
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary/multicultural research team
• Highly motivated, results oriented, with the ability to work with people individually or in a team to gain commitment to achieve those results
• Possess strong ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail
• Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize daily tasks
• Flexible attitude and ability to learn new procedures
• Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, concise, and actionable manner
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary/multicultural research team
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Competitive compensation and rewards package
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
• Career development and global opportunities
• Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer’s values and purpose.

All referral candidates must first be submitted via our internal referral system by a current Bayer employee in order to participate in the referral program. Once a Bayer employee has successfully referred you in our system, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to complete your application.

This posting will be available for application until at least Jan 4, 2026.

Bayer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Candidates participating in our selection process requiring accommodation due to a disability or medical need are encouraged to notify the Bayer representative that they will be meeting with to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.