Laboratory Technician – Entry Level – Agriculture (6-month contract)

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Location
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Posted
July 12, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for another Lab Technician for our busy season.

This position will conduct laboratory testing on agricultural (grain, feed, pulse) samples.

  • Sample log in and preparation including grinding of samples.
  • Conduct required testing on agriculture samples such as moisture, protein, falling number, dockage, or other tests as seen suitable by the Lab Manager or Departmental Supervisor using various instruments (NIR, ELISA, etc) available in the laboratory.
  • Accountable for performing and recording routine and non-routine instrument maintenance (NIR). 
  • Conduct balance calibrations, pipette verifications, monitoring temperatures of fridges, freezers, etc.
  • Maintain and record instrument calibrations (, NIR instrument).
  • Adhere to proper labelling and documentation procedures for solvents, standards, reagents, etc.
  • Familiarize with applicable standard operation procedures (SOP)
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    • Job Details

    • Job Type
      Contract
    • Category
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
    • Date Posted
      July 12, 2026
    • Application Deadline
      August 21, 2026