Who We Are
Founded in 2013, Organigram is a leading Canadian licensed producer, focused on producing high-quality, indoor-grown cannabis for adult recreational consumers in all provinces and the Yukon. Headquartered in Toronto (Ontario), Organigram has three state-of-the-art cultivation and processing facilities in Moncton (New Brunswick), Winnipeg (Manitoba) and Lac-Supérieur (Quebec), and our adult-use products can be found in retail outlets from coast-to-coast. Organigram’s adult-use brands include Edison, SHRED, monjour, Laurentian Cannabis, Holy Mountain, Big Bag O’Buds, Tremblant Cannabis and Trailblazer.
Our mission is to delight consumers with trusted brands that deliver innovative cannabis products and experiences while promoting education and industry advocacy.
Over the past year we have seen significant growth in this emerging cannabis industry and attribute this growth to our team members. We believe our deep-rooted culture; our values and our welcoming work environment have contributed to our overall success. Our focus on innovation, responsiveness to the needs of our customers and our people–centric approach have helped us become a trusted name amongst our stakeholders - be it our customers, partners, investors, our team members, and the communities that we support.
Why work with us?
Organigram is a diverse and inclusive organization that cares about you and the community you live in. Our competitive salary and benefits, education reimbursement and flexible work environment are designed to work for you as you grow and develop in your career. We offer an annual wellness credit and unlimited vacation to support your health and wellbeing. And you can feel good knowing our Organigram Operating for Good program provides you with the opportunity to support your community through sponsored volunteer initiatives.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As part of the plant science team, the research assistant will work closely with the associate scientists and plant science managers and contribute to advancing plant science research. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biological sciences, excellent organizational skills, strong data analysis capabilities and a solid foundation in basic molecular techniques. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a sense of urgency. Key responsibilities in this role are to collect and analyze data, assist in the design and execution of trials, assist with routine plant breeding and phenotyping, routine plant maintenance (such as cloning, sowing, watering, pruning, harvesting, etc.), occasional laboratory work, organizing daily priorities, and other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum of B.Sc. (M.Sc. preferred) in plant science, plant pathology, genetics or equivalent sciences;
• 3+ years’ experience working in industry research setting, laboratory or agronomy;
• Excellent understanding of plant physiology and biology;
• Ability to hold and maintain Security Clearance as per ACMPR;
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral in English;
• Experience with SOPs, GPP and/or GMP;
• Clear accountability, proactive behaviour, critical thinking, and strong attention to detail;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage own time;
• Proficiency in using MS Office applications;
• Ability to handle projects with multiple work streams both independently and within a team;
• Experience with statistical analysis;
• Strong team player.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to define goals, metrics, and levels of success;
• Must be able to work in adverse conditions. i.e. height, heat, humidity, and high-intensity lighting;
• Experience in production planning would be considered an asset.
  Pay Grade 4
  Thank you for your interest in Organigram.
  Organigram is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment practices, and we invite the opportunity to discuss any accommodation needs required throughout the hiring process. Please email us at internalrecruiting@organigram.ca and include the following: Job posting title, your name and contact information and your preferred method of contact.
  While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview

Please refer the Job description for details