Lab Research Assistant

At Bayer were visionaries driven to solve the worlds toughest challenges and striving for a world where Health for all Hunger for none is no longer a dream but a real possibility. Were 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 youre hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference theres 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 Bayers values and purpose.

The base salary range for this role is between $47200 and $70800. 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 applicants 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 If you have any recommendations please kindly send mail to

Location:

Canada : Manitoba : Winnipeg

Division:

Crop Science

Reference Code:

883597