Wheat Breeding Summer Associate

Job description

You can be part of an inclusive team of diverse talent and character. In this diversity lies our greatest strength.

Description

At BASF , we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.
We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development.

Wheat Breeding Associate

Formula for Success: You Will…

 

Contract Duration  :  4 - 6 months (Summer)

  Location: Saskatoon, SK

Our Wheat Breeding team is looking for:

As a Wheat Breeding Associate , you will join our team where you will be:

Involved in field trials for local and global breeding programs with the goal of developing hybrid spring wheat varieties that will provide the highest return to growers. You must be willing to work outdoors, be willing to work flexible hours when required and demonstrate some mechanical ability. Specifically, you will be responsible for field activities relating to parent and hybrid development from seeding to harvest including seed set up, land preparation, seeding, pest control, plot maintenance, harvesting and supervision of casual employees as required. You will also be involved in crop health diagnosis through daily monitoring of field and research plots, data collection and analysis.

Qualifications

Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…

As the successful candidate, you will possess strong agronomic competence attained through pursuing your degree in Agriculture or another college along with experience in the Agriculture Industry. You have demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to be flexible and modify plans as situations arise minimizing impact on results. Your interest in cereal development and ability deliver results in pursuit of both individual and team goals will be vital to your success in this role. A valid class 5 driver’s license is required for this position. We welcome and encourage applications from all persons. BASF has a robust policy of accommodating employees who are able to perform the essential duties of the job upon accommodation.  In particular, applicants with disabilities are entitled to a recruitment process and accessible materials.