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Crop Protection Development Assistant Intern
Overview
The Role
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
Duration: May 2024 – August 2024
Qualifications
Requirements:
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
Farm and post-secondary school experience considered an asset
Contact
Please apply directly via our job board: https://jobs.syngenta.com/job/crop-protection-development-assistant-int…