Job Order Detail

Description

About us

Insight Plant Health is a service-oriented company that provides solutions to the plant health problems of other agricultural businesses. We are a small and dynamic company based in Saskatoon. Insight Plant Health believes that diversity leads to new ideas and innovations so we welcome everyone to apply.

The job

The lab technician conducts analysis of plant and microbial materials. The work is mostly indoors in the lab and greenhouse with occasional field work during the summer months. We work 40 hours a week with flexibility around start and finish times. The lab technician reports to the lab manager. Duties include:
Preparing media, pouring plates, and isolating, maintaining, and analyzing fungi and bacteria
Planting, maintaining, inoculating, rating, and harvesting plants
Conducting biochemical and molecular experiments by following established protocols
Coming up with and testing out new ideas
Taking pictures, recording data, keeping records
Keeping the lab stocked, cleaned, and organized

Skills and qualifications

Degree in biology, biochemistry, microbiology or related science, or equivalent experience.
Practical, hands-on experience in microbiology and/or mycology is preferred
Experience working in a lab
Industry and/or farm experience is considered an asset
Ability to work independently and as part of a team and follow written and oral instruction
Highly motivated with a positive attitude and a sense of humour

What we offer

Flexible work hours
3 weeks of vacation to start
Company paid health, vision, and dental benefits
Potential for spot bonuses for going above and beyond
Company paid professional designation fees if qualified (PAg, CCA, etc.)
Casual work environment
Free parking, the odd free lunch and beer, etc.

Anticipated start date is June 1st, 2024. This is a 2 year term position. Unfortunately, we cannot offer relocation cost reimbursement or sponsorship for workers to come to Canada.