Lab Technician, Agricultural Biotechnology
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- Prepare microbiology media for plates broths flasks cultures and QC testing and prepare samples for analysis.
- Perform plating microbial enumeration routine culture maintenance and inoculations using aseptic technique.
- Conduct contamination checks product and culture testing and other routine QC assays.
- Maintain complete accurate and timely laboratory records QC logs data sheets and sample traceability documentation.
- Keep laboratory workspaces materials cultures and supplies clean organized and ready for use.
- Execute research protocols developed by Raj and follow approved experimental procedures exactly.
- Set up and maintain plant-microbe efficacy experiments in controlled environments including grow tents.
- Prepare and apply microbial treatments while maintaining clear labelling treatment separation and experimental controls.
- Monitor plant growth and environmental conditions and record study performance indicators consistently.
- Take measurements and photographs collect samples and maintain complete and accurate experimental records.
- Support harvest activities sample processing analytical work and trial execution across row crops and greenhouse crops.
- Follow all laboratory safety biosafety and standard operating procedures.
- Coordinate day-to-day activities with Raj and the laboratory team to keep QC and research work on schedule.
- Report protocol deviations contamination concerns equipment issues and unusual results promptly.
- Support additional QC research harvest and laboratory operations tasks as assigned and participate in team meetings.
- A diploma or degree in Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Biochemistry Microbiology Environmental Science or a related life-science discipline.
- Practical hands-on laboratory experience; experience with microbial culture aseptic handling plating or enumeration is strongly preferred.
- Comfort following established laboratory and research protocols carefully and consistently.
- Strong attention to detail with accurate documentation measurement and data-recording skills.
- Reliable and organized with clear communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- A genuine interest in agriculture plants soil environmental science microbiology and biological technologies with the ability to work onsite at our lab at Western University campus (London ON).
Required Skills:
- Strong interest in developing a career that combines bio science business development marketing and project execution. - Work experience in customer-facing sales business development or marketing roles. - Previous experience in agriculture agri-biotech biotechnology biological products or a laboratory environment. - Recent laboratory or research experience including microbiology plant science or product efficacy testing. - Exposure to regulatory affairs or regulatory documentation. - Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities across multiple teams simultaneously. - Experience with preparing professional presentations reports proposals spreadsheets and other business materials. - Experience working directly with a founder CEO senior executive or startup leadership team. - Experience with CRM or project-management systems. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain organized documentation. - Comfortable interacting with clients partners scientists employees and senior business leaders. - Ability to handle confidential and commercially sensitive information professionally. - Comfortable working in a growing company where priorities and responsibilities can evolve quickly. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace particularly PowerPoint/Slides Word/Docs and Excel/Sheets.
Required Education:
Degree or diploma in Agriculture Biotechnology Biology Microbiology Plant Science Agronomy Horticulture or another relevant life-science discipline.
