Lab Technician Assistant

Winnipeg, MB
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time, Contract
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Lab Technician Assistant is responsible for preparing and testing grain samples to ensure quality standards are met. They also perform equipment maintenance and maintain accurate logs of all test results.

Job details

LAB TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT Employment Type: Full Time, Contract Division: Grain Location: Winnipeg, MB WHO WE ARE Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture. YOUR TEAM Grain & Crop Inputs: The Grain & Crop Inputs Division connects Canadian farmers to markets across the country and beyond. With a network of grain elevators, terminals, and agri-retail locations, we provide crop inputs, agronomic solutions, and grain marketing expertise to help producers succeed. Want to know more? Start here: Grain & Crop Inputs | Parrish & Heimbecker [https://parrishandheimbecker-ag.com/] THE ROLE As Lab Technician Assistant, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the various tests and procedures required to accurately grade the quality and condition of grain samples for growers, traders and P&H’s various facilities. This position will assist the Quality Control Manager and Lab Technicians with additional duties as assigned. The Lab Technician Assistant is a full time, contract role. You must be available to work until December 2026, Monday to Friday starting at 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with occasional overtime or weekend hours. DAY TO DAY * Preparing various samples for analysis and testing * Reporting/logging detailed results of tests and samples * Performing maintenance checks on equipment and log maintenance activity WHAT YOU’LL BRING * Accuracy and attention to detail * Ability to identify and solve quality issues * Willingness to learn * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Flexible work schedule * Effective communicator both written and verbal * Knowledge and basic comprehension of lab terminology is an asset * Knowledge of basic testing procedures and equipment is an asset * Education in agriculture, science and/or food science would be an asset APPLY TODAY! We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. P&H does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team or hiring team.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and within a team. While not mandatory, education in agriculture, science, or food science and familiarity with lab terminology are considered assets.