Soil Laboratory Technician

Soil Laboratory Technician
Canada Summer Jobs Position

• Organization : Food Water Wellness Foundation
• Location : Olds, Alberta
• Term : May – August (8-16 weeks, full-time)

About the Role

Food Water Wellness Foundation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Soil Laboratory Technician to support soil sample processing and analysis. This role offers hands‑on experience in soil science, laboratory operations, and data management within a dynamic research environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process and analyze soil core samples, including measuring soil properties (depth, horizons, temperature, texture)
2. Prepare samples for laboratory testing (bulk density, genomics, aggregate stability, and texture analysis)
3. Operate and maintain lab equipment (ovens, grinders, sieves, proofers)
4. Record and ...