Laboratory Assistant

Job summary

The Laboratory Assistant will clean and sterilize equipment, prepare workstations, and maintain laboratory instruments such as autoclaves and pH meters. Additionally, the role involves managing inventory, participating in media exports, and assisting with the media quality control process.

Job details

About Us At Semex, we truly believe that your work and workplace should be more than just a job - they are an invaluable part of your career and personal journey. We believe you should have opportunities to grow, develop relationships, and contribute to our important work of ensuring that farmers worldwide have the genetics, technology, and hands-on solutions needed to feed the world. About the role We are currently seeking a Laboratory Assistant in our culture media production laboratory located in St-Hyacinthe. The successful candidate will report to the Laboratory Supervisor - Media Production. What you will do: * Clean and sterilize equipment * Identificate equipment; prepare workstations sterilely * Place orders and track inventory * Participate in media exports to our various partners and clients * Maintain various equipment (autoclave/pH meter/water system) * Participate in the media quality control process What it takes to succeed: * A high school diploma * Experience in a production laboratory, an asset * Meticulousness and rigor * Autonomy and proactivity * Teamwork and strong communication skills * Enjoys learning new roles in a scientific environment * Knowledge of the Office Suite and Dynamics AX, an asset Why Join Semex/Boviteq: Health & Wellness * Company paid comprehensive benefits program: Including extended health and dental care for employees and eligible dependents * Short and long-term disability coverage * Employee & Family Assistance Program Financial Security * Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching * Competitive salary, merit pay and annual performance bonus Work-Life Balance * Paid time off: Vacation, Personal and Sick time * Employee Recognition Program Growth & Culture * Learning and development catalog and opportunities * Social committee events * Annual allowance for Semex Shop to purchase Semex / Boviteq branded clothing and merchandise Work Location & Minimum Pay Rate This is an in‑person position based in Saint-Hyacinthe, requiring on‑site work five days per week. The position offers an annual starting wage of $20/hour with the potential for additional compensation based on relevant experience and qualifications. At Semex we strive to have team members feel empowered and valued, contributing to our success. We take pride in the diverse community that makes up the fabric of our company. From the salesperson at the farm gate to the lab technician, everyone works purposefully and meaningfully. We’re not afraid of hard work, hold each other accountable, and act guided by our core values. If this sounds like you, let’s talk! *** Semex/Boviteq encourages people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request by contacting talentmanagement@semex.com [talentmanagement@semex.com]. At Semex/Boviteq we are committed to protecting your personal information. By applying you consent to the collection and use of your personal data for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used during the recruitment process. Please note the terms used in this posting are used generically and refer to people of all genders. We are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices and will notify applicants of the outcome within 45 days of their final interview. We thank all applicants for applying for this position, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Laboratory Assistant will clean and sterilize equipment, prepare workstations, and maintain laboratory instruments such as autoclaves and pH meters. Additionally, the role involves managing inventory, participating in media exports, and assisting with the media quality control process.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma and demonstrate meticulousness, rigor, and strong communication skills. Previous experience in a production laboratory and knowledge of Microsoft Office or Dynamics AX are considered assets.

Benefits

• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee & family assistance program
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Employer matching
• Performance bonus
• Paid time off
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Employee recognition program
• Learning and development opportunities
• Annual clothing allowance

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Laboratory maintenance
• Sterilization
• Inventory management
• Quality control
• Autoclave operation
• PH meter operation
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Autonomy
• Proactivity
• Meticulousness
• Microsoft Office
• Dynamics AX
• Media Production
• Time Off Management
• Dental Care
• pH Meters
• Artificial Intelligence
• Autoclaves
• Microsoft Dynamics AX
• Textiles
• Merchandising
• Data Import/Export
• Quality Control

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Manufacturing
• Agriculture
• Laboratory Assistant
• Microbiology Laboratory Assistant
• Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
• Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

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