Posted 10 days ago
Laboratory Technician - Conventional
@ Semex
Kemptville, Ontario
Overview
Semex, a genetics company serving farmers, is hiring a full-time Laboratory Technician for its production laboratory in Kemptville. The role runs production lab work for routine semen processing, including labelling, dilution, freezing and inventory, on a night shift from 12 to 8 pm, Monday to Friday. The posting states a minimum starting salary of $23/h, an afternoon shift premium, and five in-person days per week.
Pay:
From $23 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Run routine semen production processes to quality and quantity guidelines
- Labelling, dilution, fill-sealing, racking and freezing
- Maintain lab database, records and material inventories
- Maintain equipment hygiene, lab cleanliness and liquid nitrogen dispensing
- Attend occasional staff meetings
Requirements summary:
- College diploma or equivalent education and experience
- Experience in a lab production facility preferred
- Understanding of lab production and quality control
- Physically fit with acute manual dexterity
- Able to tolerate cold room from 3°C to 25°C
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Home office allowance |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Semex
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
Permanent role
Night shift, Monday to Friday, 12- 8pm
About Us
At Semex / Boviteq, 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 seeking an individual for the role of Laboratory Technician at our production laboratory located in Kemptville. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, time management and analytical skills.
What You Will Do:
- Use of accepted protocols to ensure that all processes required for routine semen production meet established quality and quantity guidelines
- Labeling, dilution, fill-sealing, racking, freezing, extender-supplies, maintenance, lab collection, equipment hygiene, lab cleanliness, and liquid nitrogen dispensing
- Lab data base management and maintenance of records and lab material inventories
- Participating inoccasional 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
- Physically fit with 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°- 25° C
- Knowledge of the agriculture industry is an asset
Why Join Semex/Boviteq:
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 an in-person role requiring 5 days per week in our Kemptville location. This position offers a minimum starting salary of $23/h per hour and an afternoon shift premium, with potential compensation enhancements based on applicable experience and qualifications.
At Semex / Boviteq 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!
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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.
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