Summer Research Technician

Ag-Quest Inc. Posted: May 4, 2021
Expires: May 17, 2021
Location
Minto, Canada

Description

Summer Research Technician

Locations: Minto, MB

Term: May 1 – August 31st, 2021

Previous research or farm experience is not necessary.

Qualifications:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Post-secondary students or non-students
  • Strong communication skills and detail-oriented
  • Ability to work extended hours as required

Assets:

  • Any type of previous research or farm experience (include on your application)
  • Enrolled in or completion of science-based programs
  • 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 www.agquest.com for more information.

Please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter directly to Haylee Hargreaves via email haylee.hargreaves@agquest.com 

Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

This position will remain open until filled.

Co-op students are welcome to apply.

If you require additional information please feel free to email, or call 204-761-0383.