Lab Technician, Contract
- Saskatoon, SK, S7P 0E4, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Hands-On Lab Work - Training Provided!
Croptimistic Technology is an international agriculture technology (agtech) company. We were chosen as one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers in 2026 and are backed by a growing team of professionals who are empowering the modern farm with an ecosystem of technology, tools, and knowledge to optimize profitability and sustainability. Our vision is to be the global leader in premium precision agriculture services. We are guided by our core values to maintain a grassroots operation, act with integrity, pioneer innovation and serve our communities.
The Lab Technician is responsible for basic laboratory operations and ensuring a high quality of service and accuracy. Croptimistic’s soil lab plays a key role in supporting our precision agronomy services. This is a temporary position, expected dates August 24, 2026 - December 18, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine laboratory procedures
- Soil sample intake & data entry
- Grind soils
- Weigh soil samples
- Run and monitor equipment
- Extract and filter soil samples
- Assist with the logistics and organisation of samples
- Thorough and accurate completion of data entry and documentation
- Follow lab procedures precisely to ensure consistent, reliable results
- Adhere to laboratory standard turn-around times
- Clean labware and laboratory workspaces
- Monitor and maintain inventory as required
- Maintain a safe testing environment that is compliant with policies and procedures
- Report any issues immediately to the Lab Manager to ensure production is not compromised
Requirements
- Communication, organization and problem-solving skills
- Able to manage time efficiently while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to use Microsoft Office
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Safety-conscious
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Willing to work overtime, including Saturdays
- Physical ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, lift 50lbs occasionally, and manual dexterity
- Able to wear personal protective equipment, such as dust masks and gloves
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Lab Technician is responsible for performing routine laboratory procedures including soil sample intake, grinding, weighing, and filtering. They must also ensure accurate data entry, maintain lab equipment, and adhere to safety and quality standards.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. The role requires physical ability to lift 50lbs, the capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Skills
- Laboratory operations
- Data entry
- Soil sample processing
- Equipment monitoring
- Logistics
- Documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Manual dexterity
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Agriculture
- Science & Research
- Data & Analytics
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Agriculture technology
- Agtech
- Laboratory operations
- Soil analysis
- Data entry
- Precision agronomy
- Laboratory safety
- Inventory management
- Microsoft Office
- Sample processing
- Quality control
- Logistics
- Documentation
- Labware maintenance
- Saskatchewan