Production Research Assistant

Bayer • Winnipeg, MB

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Bayer CropScience is seeking a highly motivated Seed Production Research Assistant to deliver operational aspects of indoor protected culture plant breeding operations for its Canola R&D program. This is a unique opportunity to work with leading edge technology and talented R&D professionals that deliver the best Canola products. This is a permanent, full-time position, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the One Research Road (Smartpark) facility.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in agricultural/biological science or related field or equivalent
• Ability to manage physical nature of watering, plant care, growth room maintenance
• Willingness to work in varied weather conditions (cool or warm)
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
• Able to work overtime during week and weekends when necessary
• Possess strong ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize daily tasks
• Highly motivated, results oriented, with the ability to work with people individually or in a team to gain commitment to achieve results
• Comfortable with change and ability to learn new procedures
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, concise and actionable manner
• Strong computer literacy, with experience using Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in Canola and/or plant breeding
• Knowledge of crop production or growth room production methodologies
• Experience in Hybrid crop research & development.
• Ability and willingness to obtain pesticide applicator license

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day organization and maintenance of growth room projects including, but not limited to seeding, tissue sampling, transplanting, self & cross pollinating, harvesting & threshing
• Manage general plant care and maintenance of growth rooms
• Identify and report issues that may arise with facility, equipment or with plant health including need to control pests or diseases in growth rooms
• Use of herbicides or other chemical applications under supervision and following the company’s policies and procedures
• Efficiently & effectively carryout all detailed record keeping, chemical spraying and other technical objectives
• Maintain tidiness & orderliness within the workplace
• Supervise and train temporary employees as required
• Work closely with other research staff to coordinate and implement process improvements
• Participate in task-related data collection, document creation and process review for job-related activities
• Comply and maintain Health Safety and Environment (HSE), Quality Management System (QMS) and Compliance programs at Bayer.
• Assist in other projects & performs other duties as required
• Foster an inclusive environment of professionalism and safe working practices ensuring Safety and Compliance requirements are met or exceeded within Squad.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and rewards package
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
• Career development and global opportunities
• Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings
• health care
• vision
• dental
• disability
• contributory retirement savings plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree