Lab Technician- Regenerative Ag&hort

2 weeks ago


Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**Lab Technician
- Regenerative Ag&Hort**:
**Nature of Work**:The Lab Technician will operate daily lab activities for the Regenerative Horticulture research program. Responsibilities will include the collection and processing of soil/plant/gas samples, conducting soil and plant nutrient analyses, soil health analysis, and greenhouse gas analyses. Other duties include tracking project progress, supervision of part-time/seasonal employees, adherence to laboratory safety, maintenance of lab equipment and space, data management and analysis, preservation of datasheets, organization of meetings, and preparation of progress reports. Because of the importance of timely data collection, work during evenings and weekends may be required, especially during the growing season. The Technician must be able to adapt and transition from lab-related work to other research settings, i.e., assist with greenhouse and field trials.

**Qualifications**:A Master’s degree in soil science, plant science, environmental science, agriculture, horticulture, or related field. The incumbent must have experience working in a soil or plant science laboratory. A Bachelor’s degree in a comparable field plus at least two years of professional experience in research environments may be considered. Must possess a valid Saskatchewan drivers’ license.

**Skills**:Demonstrated ability to: use Microsoft Office Suite, follow written and verbal instructions, carry on several projects at once, create and foster relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and education levels, drive and possess a valid driver’s license, present research in poster or oral formats.

**To Apply**:Applications will be accepted online only at careers.usask.ca and must include a cover letter, a statement addressing qualifications, and resume and be submitted as a single PDF document. **The statement addressing qualifications must address **_each and every one_** of the qualifications listed in the above sections on education, experience and skills.** The use of subtitles is strongly recommended. We also strongly encourage providing specific examples of actions or behaviors to demonstrate experience or skill.

**Department**: Plant Sciences
**Status**: Term 6 months with the possibility of extension
**Employment Group**: Research Positions - Non-union
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**: 1.0
**Salary**: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $17.64 - 23.86 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
**Salary Phase/Band**:Salary Band 3
**Posted Date**: 1/13/2023
**Closing Date**: 2/23/2023
**Number of Openings**:1
**Work Location**:On Campus

**Criminal Record Check**:Not Applicable
**Driver's License and Abstract Check**:Not Applicable
**Education/Credential Verification**:Not Applicable
**Vulnerable Sector Check**:Not Applicable

Please review the University of Saskatchewan's **health and safety requirements** for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic.



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