Research Assistant Technician I

Department: Ridgetown - Academic This position is classified under the Grant and Trust Administrative & Technical Group Temporary full-time from 09/07/2026 to 12/18/2026 If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Career Opportunities (sapsf.com) Duties and Responsibilities Positions at this level perform basic, routine tasks or work of a repetitive nature, requiring little to no interpretation or analysis. The work is highly prescribed and defined by standard operating procedures or work instruction, with variations/deviations referred to a supervisor. Conducts research activities with much supervisory oversight from a Research Associate or senior researcher. Primary duties include: Harvesting Soubean Research Plots Removing Off Types from Breeding Material Maintenance of Field Research Trials Processing of Research Materials Data Entry Decision Making/Accountability: Work may involve simple techniques and methods requiring knowledge and/or procedures that are readily acquired through on-the-job training and used in repetitive or simple applications, requiring little judgment. The nature of work is routine and clearly defined. Any problems or deviations are referred to the supervisor. Contacts/Interpersonal Skills: Contacts and interactions are mainly with associates within their work area or research project and consist mostly of maintaining positive relationships while working with others. May interact with clients providing routine information. Supervision Received: Works under direct supervision, in accordance with detailed oral or written instructions. Supervision Exercised: None, but may explain work sequences to others. Working Environment: Work may be performed in an office or laboratory. Work will take place in the field followed by work in the lab/processing areas. Requirements 1 year post-secondary education Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working outdoors is considered an asset. Employee Type: Temporary Position Number: 10912236 Classification: Grant/ Trust fund position Band GTAT - Band A GTAT (Grant & Trust Administrative and Technical) Salary Grid At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. Posting Date: 08/24/2026 Close Date: 08/31/2026

The Research Assistant will perform routine research activities including harvesting soybean plots, removing off-types from breeding material, and maintaining field trials. Additionally, the role involves processing research materials and performing data entry under direct supervision.

The position requires a minimum of one year of post-secondary education. Previous experience working outdoors is considered an asset.

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• Research assistance
• Field research
• Data entry
• Harvesting
• Breeding material maintenance
• Laboratory processing
• Standard operating procedures
• Accountability
• Research
• Decision Making
• Data Entry
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Interpersonal Communications

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Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 1, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week