Lab Technician Assistant
- Winnipeg, MB, R3B 3K6, Canada
Part-time
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- Job type
- Part-time
- Working hours
- 15 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Lab Technician Assistant
Employment Type: Part Time Contract
Division: Grain
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Who We Are
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture.
Your Team
Grain & Crop Inputs: The Grain & Crop Inputs Division connects Canadian farmers to markets across the country and beyond. With a network of grain elevators, terminals, and agri-retail locations, we provide crop inputs, agronomic solutions, and grain marketing expertise to help producers succeed.
Want to know more? Start here: Grain & Crop Inputs | Parrish & Heimbecker
The Role
As Lab Technician Assistant, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the various tests and procedures required to accurately grade the quality and condition of grain samples for growers, traders and P&H’s various facilities. This position will assist the Quality Control Manager and Lab Technicians with additional duties as assigned.
The Lab Technician Assistant is a part time, contract role. You must be available to work at least 15 hours per week, between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., from September to December 2026, including weekends.
Day to Day
- Preparing various samples for analysis and testing
- Reporting/logging detailed results of tests and samples
- Performing maintenance checks on equipment and log maintenance activity.
What You’ll Bring
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to identify and solve quality issues
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible work schedule
- Effective communicator both written and verbal
- Knowledge and basic comprehension of lab terminology is an asset
- Knowledge of basic testing procedures and equipment is an asset
- Education in agriculture, science and/or food science would be an asset
Apply Today!
We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
P&H does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team or hiring team.
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Responsibilities
The Lab Technician Assistant is responsible for preparing and testing grain samples to ensure quality standards are met. They also perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and document all test results accurately.
Requirements
Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and within a team. While not mandatory, education in agriculture, science, or food science and familiarity with lab procedures are considered assets.
Skills
- Sample preparation
- Laboratory testing
- Quality control
- Equipment maintenance
- Data logging
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Independent work
- Lab terminology
- Agriculture knowledge
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Categories
- Agriculture
- Science & Research
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
Keywords
- Lab Technician
- Grain
- Quality Control
- Agriculture
- Sample Analysis
- Laboratory Equipment
- Food Science
- Maintenance
- Data Logging
- Crop Inputs
- Testing Procedures
- Winnipeg
- Part-time
- Contract