Summer Coop Research Assistant

Ag Quest Posted: February 3, 2020
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.