Lab Research Assistant

Job summary

The Lab Research Assistant will execute laboratory operations for high-throughput Double Haploid production to support the Canola Breeding pipeline. Responsibilities include performing microspore isolation, embryo culture, equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Job details

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. Lab Research Assistant The DH Lab Research Assistant is responsible for delivering the short-term and long-term goals of a high-throughput Double Haploid production laboratory through the use of cutting-edge research equipment, methodology and materials to support the decision-making process of the Canola Breeding pipeline, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This is a permanent position based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. What you will do: Execute laboratory operations to meet quality and timeline targets Assist in all aspects of the production of canola doubled haploids using good laboratory practices and sterile technique This includes but is not limited to collection and sizing of buds, microspore isolation, embryo culture, maintenance of embryos, making media (includes working with toxic chemicals), transferring embryos onto solid media, tissue sampling, analyzing plant material, and transplanting Maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment Actively participate in process improvement initiatives Follow all Quality Management System (QMS) and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) procedures and promote implementation within the DH laboratory operations Maintain tidiness & orderliness within the workplace Participate in task-related document creation and process review for job-related activities Assist in other projects & performs other duties as required Supervise and train temporary employees as required Foster an inclusive environment of professionalism and safe working practices ensuring Safety and Compliance requirements are met or exceeded Who you are: Degree or diploma in agricultural/biological science or related field Strong computer software literacy, with experience using Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint and central databases Theoretical and practical knowledge of double haploid production Highly skilled with aseptic technique Willingness to work with Colchicine Ability to lift up to 25 lbs Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary/multicultural research team Highly motivated, results oriented, with the ability to work with people individually or in a team to deliver results Possess strong ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize daily tasks Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, concise, and actionable manner Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills Willingness to work at multiple sites in the Winnipeg area What we offer: Competitive compensation and rewards package Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture Career development and global opportunities Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer’s values and purpose. The base salary range for this role is between $47,200 and $70,800. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation. Additional benefits may include insured benefits such as health care, vision, dental, disability, and contributory retirement savings plans, etc. This salary range is an estimate and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, market data and the applicant’s skills, prior relevant experience, job-related knowledge, specific degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. This role is posted for 2 vacant positions. This posting will be available for application until September 27, 2026. All referral candidates must first be submitted via our internal referral system by a current Bayer employee in order to participate in the referral program. Once a Bayer employee has successfully referred you in our system, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to complete your application. YOUR APPLICATION If your background and personal experience fit this profile, please send us your complete application at www.career.bayer.cn If you have any recommendations, please kindly send mail to [email protected] Location: Canada : Manitoba : Winnipeg Division: Crop Science Reference Code: 883597

What you’ll do

The Lab Research Assistant will execute laboratory operations for high-throughput Double Haploid production to support the Canola Breeding pipeline. Responsibilities include performing microspore isolation, embryo culture, equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in agricultural or biological science and possess strong aseptic technique skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment are required.

Benefits

• Health care • Vision • Dental • Disability • Contributory retirement savings plans • Flex hours • Employee discounts • Volunteer days • Wellness programs

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Laboratory operations
• Aseptic technique
• Double haploid production
• Microspore isolation
• Embryo culture
• Data analysis
• Equipment calibration
• Quality management systems
• HSE compliance
• Microsoft Office
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Team collaboration
• Process improvement
• Sterile technique
• Plant material handling
• Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Laboratory Equipment
• Professionalism
• Organizational Skills
• Lifting Ability
• Curiosity
• Sterile Techniques And Procedures
• Self-Motivation
• Microsoft Excel
• Quality Management Systems
• Research
• Asepsis
• Biology
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Tillage
• Embryology
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Outlook
• Operations
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Transplanting
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Process Improvement
• Environment Health And Safety
• Prioritization
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Agriculture
• Manufacturing
• Research Assistant
• Soil / Plant Scientist
• Environmental Protection Professionals
• Soil and Plant Scientists