Posted 8 days ago
Research Technician (La Cité College Internship)
@ Growcer Inc.
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Growcer Inc. and La Cité College are hiring a Research Technician for a 4-month internship on indoor strawberry cultivation, starting Jan. 4, 2027. The work involves laboratory and greenhouse experiments on fruit-bearing plants, keeping a laboratory journal, and compiling and interpreting scientific data. The role is full time at 35 hours per week, on site, at $20.83 to $26.04 per hour depending on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct laboratory or greenhouse experiments on fruit-bearing plants
- Maintain a detailed laboratory journal
- Compile and interpret scientific data
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures reliably
Requirements summary:
- Recent graduate within the last year from a post-secondary institution
- Available to work full time for 4 months
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Research & science |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Growcer Inc.
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Industry-leading agtech company empowering you to build local food resiliency using modular vertical farms and storage.
Full company description
Manufacturer of modular hydroponic farms that provide a simple solution to locally grow and sell fresh profitable crops year-round, regardless of the climate.
- LinkedIn followers
- 7,551
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 44
- Reported office locations
- 891 Boyd Ave, Ottawa, Ontario K2A 2E2, CA
- Other recorded names
- Growcer Inc.
- Growcer
- Specialties
- Food Production Systems
- Arctic Development
- Economic Development
- Food sovereignty
- Sustainable Development
- Hydroponics
- farming
- Controlled Environment Agriculture
- and urban farming
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Manufacturer of modular hydroponic farms that provide a simple solution to locally grow and sell fresh profitable crops year-round, regardless of the climate.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Farming |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2016 |
| Specialties | Food Production SystemsArctic DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentFood sovereigntySustainable DevelopmentHydroponicsfarmingControlled Environment Agricultureand urban farming |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
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Research Technician (La Cité College Internship)
Full-time, Hourly
Fixed Term, 4 months
Internship Overview:
The Growcer and La Cité College’s Technology Access Centre in Bio-Innovation are collaborating on a research project pertaining to Indoor Strawberry Cultivation.
As part of this collaboration, Growcer is hosting a Research Technician Internship with their strawberry research team. With this role, the candidate will be employed both by La Cité College and the Growcer, but working primarily at Growcer’s lab.
Job title: Research Technician
Location: Growcer Head Office, Ottawa, ON and/or La Cité College’s Technology Access Centre in Bio-Innovation (TAC–B) (at the Ottawa Campus)
Work schedule: 35 hours/week, in person, with at least 1 day on site at La Cité College Campus
Remuneration (hourly rate): $20,83-26,04 based on experience
Status: Temporary (4 months)
Start date: Jan. 4, 2027
End date: Apr. 30, 2027
Project Type: Development of a turnkey fruit production unit
Supervision: One or more members of the TAC-B team or members of Growcer's research and development team.
Job Description:
At the Growcer Development Center and La Cité’s TAC-B, you will be part of a dynamic team working at the forefront of agricultural innovation. This role offers hands-on experience in a cutting-edge field, allowing you to develop valuable skills and build a strong network within the industry. You will have the opportunity to conduct laboratory or greenhouse experiments on fruit-bearing plants, maintain a detailed laboratory journal, and compile and interpret scientific data. Whether you're a current student or a recent graduate, this position provides a unique opportunity to advance your career in agricultural technology.
Requirements:
- Recent graduate (within the last year) from a post-secondary institution.
- Ability to work full time for 4 months.
- Punctual and accountable.
- Ability to work independently and manage your priorities with minimal supervision.
- Ability to reliably follow Standard Operating Procedures.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to anticipate and resolve project challenges.
- Ability to conduct hands-on, repetitive tasks in agricultural and laboratory settings
- Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office environment, including the ability to update spreadsheets, Standard Operating Procedures and reports.
Assets:
- Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and French.
- Experience working in sterile conditions.
- Experience in plant cultivation in controlled environments.
- Experience with hydroponics growing techniques and technologies
- Experience conducting literature reviews.
- Experience with technical writing.
Benefits:
- Diverse project with the opportunity to learn numerous techniques.
- Possibility to interact with industrial partners.
- Hands-on experience in indoor agriculture
Application Deadline: Nov. 27, 2026
Please submit your resume through the BambooHR portal (cover letter optional). All interviews will be conducted with a member of the Growcer team and La Cité College staff, while all employment matters will be executed by La Cité College.
Please note, AI may be used to support the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants.
Accommodation:
Growcer is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you feel you need accommodation(s) because of illness, disability, or other special needs at any time during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].
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