Pulse Summer Research Assistant, Plant Sciences

Pulse Summer Research Assistant, Plant Sciences

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Purpose:

The Pea, Soybean, Chickpea, Coriander and Bean Breeding Program at the Crop Development Centre, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Saskatchewan requires Summer Research Assistants who will work as part of a team to support development of improved pulse crop varieties and crop research.

Nature of Work: Reporting to the breeders and the senior research technicians, the candidates will be involved in all aspects of the breeding and research programs. Travel to off station sites and overtime including evenings and weekends may be required at certain times of the year particularly during planting (May) and harvest (August). Work with agricultural pesticides may be required. Must be able to lift up to 25kg.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities: Duties will include discarding seed samples, weeding, bag cleaning, seed cleaning, seed treatment, weighing samples, sorting and organizing samples, seed storage maintenance, hand harvesting plants, and other duties as assigned. The successful candidate must be willing to work outdoors, work flexible hours during planting and harvest, and be willing to travel outside of the Saskatoon area occasionally.

Education: Completion of Grade 12. Enrollment in a post-secondary education program will be an asset.

Licenses: Candidates must hold a valid class 5 driver’s license. Candidates should have or be willing to obtain WHMIS, First Aid and CPR training.

Experience: Experience in crop research and experience operating small plot equipment such as tractors and combines will be an asset.

Skills: Candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Proficiency with common business computer programs will be an asset. This position requires a motivated, reliable and well-organized person able to work in a multi-disciplinary group environment.