Soil Lab Assistant
1 week ago
**TEMPORARY CONTRACT POSITION (Day/Night Shift Available)**
**OVERVIEW**
Terramera is actively seeking **Soil Lab Assistants **to help facilitate the measurement of soil samples collected from Canadian farms. Terramera is a Vancouver-based sustainable agriculture cleantech company. At Terramera, we are passionate about the environment, working on ambitious projects to quantify soil health, sequester carbon into soils, promote regenerative agriculture, and transform how food is grown.
As a dynamic interdisciplinary team, we value and respect our employees, their diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise. Join us in our mission to fuse nature and technology to revolutionize agriculture and help tackle climate change
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We are looking for this position to start as soon as possible. Day and night shifts are available with full-time hours.
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**WORKING RELATIONSHIPS**
Reporting to the Geochemistry lead, the Soil Lab Assistant will work closely with members of our Soil Science, Robotics and Machine Learning teams.
**ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Prepare soil samples by filling, emptying and cleaning sample trays.
- Maintain a clean and organized working area.
- Ensure that equipment is maintained in good order, informing team leads of any equipment requiring adjustments.
- Maintain logs and records of the soil sample collection progress.
- Conduct soil sample measurements using local pre-set software.
- Ensure sample integrity by working in an organized manner, closely following detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Perform other related duties in keeping with the purpose and accountabilities of the job.
- Dispose of soil samples according to regulations.
**REQUIREMENTS**
- General knowledge of chemistry, biology or soil science is preferred, but not required.
- Ability to handle repetitive tasks whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and consistency.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a small team.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
**LOCATION**
- 199 W 6th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1K3
**JOB TYPE**
- Full time temporary (approx 3-6 weeks duration)
**WHO WE ARE**
Terramera is an AgTech company transforming how we grow food and the economics of agriculture by simulating complex systems and the interactions of molecules and taking learnings from and to the field. The company provides solutions to the agricultural industry to reduce the use of synthetic pesticides, increase crop resiliency, predictability and quality, support regenerative agronomy and measure the carbon sequestered through regenerative agriculture. Terramera is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with integrated operations that include research labs, automated plant growth facilities and a robotics workshop, and has more than 200 patents in its IP portfolio.
Our success begins with our people. We’re looking for A-Players who are passionate about making a difference as we are and thrive in environments that are dynamic, challenging and rewarding. Join our movement, as we set a new standard and change the world together as a highly dedicated, innovative, future-focused and solutions-oriented team.
**Terramera is committed to a diverse workforce and we are an equal opportunity employer.**
**APPLICATION DEADLINE**
- Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
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