Laboratory Technician – Entry Level – Agriculture

Job in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7W, Canada

Listing for: SGS

Contract position
Listed on 2026-07-18

Job specializations:

Science
Lab Tech / Assistant
Research/Development
Lab Tech / Assistant

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

Adhere to company health and safety policies.

Provide accurate and timely results.

Travel to client sites.

Qualifications

A post-secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in a Science related program (Chemistry, Agriculture, Food Science etc.) is required.

A minimum of 1 – 3 years of experience in an Agricultural laboratory setting is required.

Valid Driver License is required.

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