PLSC Field Research Technician, Plant Sciences

PLSC Field Research Technician, Plant Sciences

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Purpose:

The Bean, Pea, and Chickpea Breeding Programs at the Crop Development Centre, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Saskatchewan requires a Field Research Technician who will work as part of a team to support development of improved pulse crop varieties and pulse crop research.

Nature of Work: Reporting to the Bean breeder and the senior research technicians the candidate will be involved in all aspects of the Bean, Pea, and Chickpea breeding programs. Travel to off-station sites and overtime including evenings and weekends will be required at certain times of the year particularly during planting (May) and harvest (August/September). Work with agricultural pesticides will be required.

Must be able to lift up to 25kg.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities: Duties will include seeding, combine plot harvest, pathway spraying, herbicide application, seed cleaning, seed treatment, weighing samples, sorting and organizing samples, seed storage maintenance, hand harvesting, threshing plants, and other duties as required. The successful candidate must be willing to work outdoors, work flexible hours during planting and harvest, and be willing to travel outside of the Saskatoon area.

Education: Completion of Grade 12. A degree or diploma in agriculture or a related field of study would be an asset.

Licenses: Candidates must hold a valid class 5 driver’s license. Candidates should have or be willing to obtain WHMIS, First Aid and CPR training.

Experience: Experience in crop research and experience operating small plot equipment such as tractors and combines will be an asset.

Skills: Candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Should be able to drive a truck and trailer or be willing to learn how to do so. Proficiency with common business computer programs will be an asset. This position requires a motivated, reliable and well-organized person able to work in a multi-disciplinary group environment.