Summer Coop Research Assistant
Expires: February 17, 2020
Description
Summer Coop Research Assistant
- Manitoba: Elm Creek, Minto
- Saskatchewan: Saskatoon, Ridgedale
- Alberta: Taber
Term: May 2020 – August 31, 2020
Closing Date: February 17, 2020
Previous research or farm experience is not necessary
Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license
- First year to graduating students from all disciplines
- Strong communication skills and detail-oriented
- Ability to work extended hours as required
Assets:
- Pursuing or completed a science based program
- Any type of previous research or farm experience (include on your application)
- Comfortable working with small plot equipment, including tractor, seeder, sprayer and combine
Duties:
- Work as part of a team and independently
- Establishment and maintenance of small plot research trials
- Data Collection
- Record keeping/Data entry
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Explore a career path in agricultural research
- Training and experience in scientific principles and sampling techniques
- Gain valuable equipment expertise
Established in 1983, Ag-Quest has become one of the foremost providers of agricultural research services in Canada. Ag-Quest focuses on research in the following areas: Environmental Fate, Pesticide Efficacy, Variety Evaluations, Plant Breeding, Demonstrations, Disease Nurseries, Agronomics and Insect Screens. Please visit our website at http://www.agquest.com for more information.
Please send your resume, stating which Research Site you are applying for, to careers@agquest.com. If you require additional information please feel free to email, or call 204-776-5558.