Summer Student - Lab Technician at CBS Bio Platforms Inc
Calgary, AB T2C 0J7, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 25

Salary

18.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

No

Telecommute

No

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Food Science, Google Docs, Biology, Google Sheets, Chemistry

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

Interested in driving innovation in agriculture?
Company Bio
The world of agriculture and the feed industry is rapidly evolving. CBS Bio Platforms is at the leading-edge — an innovation-focused company that researches, develops, and manufactures a wide range of bio-based products used in feed, food, and industrial applications. CBS is a pioneer and leader in enzymes and other bio-based feed technology options, leveraging 40 years of research and development.
The company was established in 1984 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with manufacturing and warehouse locations in Canada as our new distribution hub and research facility in Volga, South Dakota, serving customers internationally.
If you are looking for an innovative work environment where you work with great people and truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you!
The Opportunity
The Laboratory Technician, under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, will be involved in the following: running wet chemistry assays, conducting scientific experiments, generating reports, maintaining lab equipment, and performing other lab duties as assigned.

Your Impact

  • Assist in the design of new products or services and improvements on existing products or services
  • Special Projects related to Research & Development
  • Receiving, logging and storing QA/QC samples
  • Contributing to the operation-related maintenance and housekeeping of the lab and testing equipment
  • Analyzing different enzyme activities as part of the Total Quality System
  • Analyzing enzyme activities in samples from our customers
  • Occasionally, preparing pilot batches of different products to be sent abroad
  • Sending samples to different labs for special tests
  • Assist in the startup of new analyses as they are developed
  • Execute projects in collaboration with the Lab technician, Lab Manager or QC Manager
  • Transfer documents from Pages to Google Docs, Google Sheets
  • Update spreadsheets
  • Other general lab duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science or Diploma from an Alberta Institution in chemistry, biology, food science or related field.
  • Familiarity with various instrumentations related to food and agricultural chemistry analysis.
  • Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices including method proficiency, data logging, report generation and other aspects of GLP.
  • Ability to learn quickly and work in a priority driven environment.
  • Microsoft Office Skills, knowledge of Google Docs, Google sheets will be an asset.
  • Ability to give and receive feedback.
  • Ability to work both in a team as well as independently.

Resumes must be sent by March 14, 2025. Full Time Temporary from late April - August 2025. Rate of Pay is $18/hour.
CBS Bio Platforms embraces diversity and strives to foster an environment that brings the power of diversity to life. We are building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills as diverse as our client base. All qualified applicants will receive consideration. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, simply let us know and we’ll work with you to ensure you have a positive experience.
While all applicants are appreciated, only those who are selected for next steps will be contacted.
For more information on CBS Bio Platforms, please visit… www.cbsbioplatforms.com (http://www.cbsbioplatforms.com/

Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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