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Crop Protection Development Assistant
Overview
To support Syngenta Bringing Plant Potential to Life, the Research and Development team is currently seeking Crop Protection Development Assistant in Portage La Prairie, MB. As a Crop Protection Development Assistant, you will work alongside our research team to conduct a small-plot research program with focus on crops like wheat, barley, canola, and pulse crops in Western Canada.
What you will gain from this position:
-Hands on experience to confidentially understand crop production requirements in key crops,
-Agronomic training to identify crop staging, pest ID (weed, insect, and disease)
-Knowledge of safe operation of small research equipment, and use of chemicals
-Understanding of data requirements and methodology that goes into Product Development
-Leadership, Teamwork, and Time Management skills
Accountabilities:
-Operation of small Agricultural farm equipment, such as tractors and planters
-Initiating trials and field testing of experimental products under development
-Data collection and adherence to written protocols
-Monitoring and managing site maintenance and activities
Qualifications
-A positive attitude and excitement for learning
-Currently pursuing Post Secondary education, preference given to those in the field of Agriculture
-Class 5 license minimum
-Comfortable wearing a respirator and working mainly outdoors
-Ability to repetitively lift 20lbs at one time, work in the outdoors that may require standing and/or kneeling for long periods of time
-You might also have previous relevant summer experience is considered an asset, however all experience levels and academic disciplines are welcome to apply
-Additional you may have farm and post-secondary school experience considered an asset
Contact
Please apply directly via the Syngenta Canada job board: https://jobs.syngenta.com/job/crop-protection-development-assistant-int…