Laboratory Assistant- Summer

Northwestern Polytechnic (formerly GPRC)

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day.

While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.

The Department

National Bee Diagnostic Centre - Technology Access Centre (NBDC-TAC) is a research initiative of the School of Applied Research at Northwestern Polytechnic (formerly GPRC)​ which provides diagnostic services for researchers, beekeepers, and agencies across Canada with the aim to contribute towards a healthy, sustainable and profitable apiculture in Canada. NBDC-TAC is seeking to hire a summer student to work at our state-of-the-art laboratory in Beaverlodge, Alberta to assist with honey bee research.

The Role

This position will be full time for 18 weeks at 35 hours of work per week, with a rate pay of $ plus 4% vacation pay, starting May 1, 2026. The summer student will perform a series of basic duties in the lab and must be able to follow standard operational procedures, be meticulous and well organized. The successful candidate will be responsible for labeling, storing and preparing samples for analysis, including entering information into the database.

Sample analysis will require common techniques used in microscopy, microbiology and molecular biology. The lab assistant will also perform other research duties including: assembling sampling kits, preparing outreach material (posters and presentations) and online literature searches summarizing information on honey bee biology, pathogens and diagnostics.

What We Offer

Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development/wellness programs, a competitive salary and a student centered culture that is vital to our community. Join our team, grow with us and connect your skills and abilities to our vision, mission and values.