Research Technician, Plant Sciences

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK

4d • CA$24 - CA$33 • Onsite

About The Position

The technician will work as part of a research team to support breeding and development of improved durum and spring wheat varieties. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the establishment of breeding and yield nurseries, maintenance and harvest and sample organization. Operation of small plot equipment including tractors, plot seeders, sprayers, and plot combines may be required. Overtime work, including evenings and weekends will be required at certain times. The successful candidate will report to a senior technician in the breeding program.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in agriculture and work experience in a plant-breeding and/or field based research environment
• Experience in operation of small plot equipment
• Data collection and management experience
• Grade 12 with relevant farming experience will also be considered
• Experience in data collection and data organization
• Demonstrated experience with data management including the use of MS-Excel®, MS-Word®, and related database software
• Good working knowledge of desktop and handheld computers and software
• Good mechanical skills
• Willing to work outdoors
• Willing to work flexible hours during the growing season
• Willing to travel outside of the Saskatoon area
• Able to lift and carry up to and including 25 kgs
• Hold a valid class 5 license
• Motivated, reliable and well organized person
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary group environment
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in the English language

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with a M.Sc. or Ph.D. will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the establishment of breeding and yield nurseries
• Maintenance and harvest
• Sample organization
• Operation of small plot equipment including tractors, plot seeders, sprayers, and plot combines

Benefits

• The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.

What This Job Offers

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