Summer Research Technician

Locations: Elm Creek, MB; Minto, MB; Saskatoon, SK; Ridgedale, MB; Taber, AB

Term: May 1 – August 31st, 2021

Closing Date: January 15th, 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.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume, stating which Research Site you are applying for, to careers@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.