Seasonal Laboratory Assistant

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Reporting to the FSQR Specialist/Lab Supervisor, the seasonal lab assistant is accountable for efficient, accurate testing of grain samples, assisting the FSQR Grain Specialists and permanent Lab Technicians as per Cargill standards established to meet the requirements of Cargill customers, as well as regulatory mandates such as the Canada Grain Act during the harvest season.

This job requires to be exposed to grain dust which could cause allergic reactions. 

Location: Winnipeg, MB
Job Type: Seasonal
Shift available: Day shift
Compensation: $23.00/hr

Key accountabilities

• Testing of grain sample requests in an efficient, accurate, and consistent delivery period


• Manage data produced in lab testing


• Support and assist FSQR teams as required


• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations


• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada


• Cargill requires that employees be a minimum of 18 years old


• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)


• Ability to work in varied indoor conditions which may include dust and loud noise, with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)


• Ability to work overtime, holidays, nights, weekends or different shifts.


• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation


• Basic computer skills
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree related to the field of agriculture or science and/or a diploma demonstrating completion of a course of study related to laboratory testing, science, or agriculture


• Experience working in the Canadian grain industry and/or working in a laboratory in a technical capacity


• Working knowledge of the Canada Grain Act, Canadian Grain Commission standards and/or food processing experience

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (204) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.