Summer Research Assistant
Seeds Research & Development - Saskatoon, SK, CA

Description

Seeking a new and challenging opportunity to further enhance your career? Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for several temporary Research Assistants. The Research Assistant will work as an integral part of a team out of Saskatoon, SK that is committed to developing high yielding, disease resistant canola, corn, and soybean varieties. Existing skillset in equipment is an asset, training will be provided to meet specific standards. These positions will run 4-8 months in duration, starting around May 1, 2023.

Please apply by October 27, 2022.

Position Overview

• Seed package filling, organization and verification for planting order
• Assist with research field site preparation, seeding, spraying, manual labour for plot maintenance such as roguing, plot evaluation, harvest, and post-harvest activities
• Identification of pests, diseases, or environmental problems relating to the canola, soybean and corn plots and communication back to team
• In-season data collection in canola, soybean, and corn
• Monitor compliance of regulated trait development at research sites
• Assist with equipment preparation and calibration for field season activities and have the ability to safely and effectively operate tractors, sprayers, planters, load and unload equipment and safely drive a truck with a loaded trailer
• Pesticide handling, mixing and safe application knowledge is required
• Effectively communicate with land co-operators
• Assist with tours at key demonstration sites
• Follow field sanitation expectations

Qualifications

• Applicants must be completing an Undergrad Degree or Diploma in Agricultural Science or related field
• Class 5 Drivers license or G endorsement preferred
• Comfortable with pesticide applications
• A fast learner, with a high aptitude for precision and accuracy
• Must be highly motivated and well suited for work in both team-orientated and independent situations
• Willingness to travel throughout Saskatchewan and work overtime hours as necessary
• Must be safety orientated

Corteva Agriscience ™, the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

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Job Types: Seasonal, Fixed term contract, Full-time
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $16.00-$28.74 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saskatoon, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-10-27
Expected start date: 2023-05-01

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