Laboratory Technician - Conventional

About Us

At Semex, we truly believe that your work and workplace should be more than just a job - they are an invaluable part of your career and personal journey. We believe you should have opportunities to grow, develop relationships, and contribute to our important work of ensuring that farmers worldwide have the genetics, technology, and hands-on solutions needed to feed the world.

About The Role

We are currently looking for a Laboratory Technician to fill a vacancy and join our Conventional Laboratory Team. Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor this role will be responsible for the semen production process in accordance with standard operating procedures and the Semex Gold Standard Quality Assurance Program.

What You Will Do:

• Use accepted protocols to ensure that all processes required for routine semen production meet established quality and quantity guidelines
• Microscopic motility, volume and photometric evaluation
• Labeling, dilution, fill-sealing, racking, freezing, extender-supplies, maintenance, lab collection equipment hygiene, lab cleanliness, and liquid nitrogen dispensing
• Lab database entry and maintenance of records and lab material inventories
• Participate in staff meetings
  
  

What You Need to Succeed:

• College Diploma or equivalent education and experience
• Experience in a lab production facility preferred
• Understanding of lab production, quality control, production database maintenance and recording
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Acute manual dexterity, and able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to tolerate work in the cold room environment with temperatures ranging from 3°- 5° C for prolonged periods
• Knowledge of the agriculture industry is an asset
• Ability to converse with clients in English and French is an asset
  
  

Why Join Semex:

Health & Wellness

• Company paid comprehensive benefits program: Including extended health and dental care for employees and eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
  
  

Financial Security

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching
• Competitive salary, merit pay and annual performance bonus
  
  

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off: Vacation, Personal and Sick time
• Employee Recognition Program
  
  

Growth & Culture

• Learning and development opportunities
• Social committee events
• Annual allowance for Semex Shop to purchase Semex / Boviteq branded clothing and merchandise
  
  

Work Location & Minimum Pay Rate

This is a full time, in-person role requiring 5 days per week in our Guelph location working Monday – Friday from 1:00 – 9:00 p.m. This position offers a minimum starting wage of $23.00 / hour with potential compensation enhancements based on applicable experience and qualifications.

At Semex we strive to have team members feel empowered and valued, contributing to our success. We take pride in the diverse community that makes up the fabric of our company. From the salesperson at the farm gate to the lab technician, everyone works purposefully and meaningfully. We’re not afraid of hard work, hold each other accountable, and act guided by our core values. If this sounds like you, let’s talk!

Semex/Boviteq encourages people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request by contacting [email protected] .

At Semex/Boviteq we are committed to protecting your personal information. By applying you consent to the collection and use of your personal data for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used during the recruitment process. Please note the terms used in this posting are used generically and refer to people of all genders. We are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices and will notify applicants of the outcome within 45 days of their final interview.

We thank all applicants for applying for this position, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.