Dow AgroSciences Canada Inc. is a research based, agricultural sciences company with a diverse product portfolio including weed, insect and disease management for agricultural/horticultural crops and products for forestry and industrial vegetation management. The company has also made significant investments in developing a plant genetics and biotechnology platform in canola and corn. This investment is focused on a range of research for the development of input production traits and value-added quality traits.

Dow AgroSciences has established field research capabilities across western and eastern Canada including a plant breeding and cell biology group based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

This job is essential for the Dow AgroSciences Canada, St. Marys Corn Research Program to support breeding, testing, and advancement of corn hybrids for the variety development process. Under the general supervision of the station research manager, the Field Research Technician will apply field plot design expertise, interpersonal skills, agronomic expertise, and field equipment experience to implement replicated corn silage and grain small plot and mini-strip plot testing. All actions will be conducted in a safe manner.

Additionally this position will support the station research manager with site specific projects to ensure location goals are met. Responsibilities may include: Conduct various field research activities, including but not limited to; yield trial planting, thinning, plot maintenance, pollinating, note taking, harvesting, data analysis, reporting, and sample shipping. Diagnose equipment in the field and update to keep in best operating condition.

Maintain inventories of seed storage room and keep records of seed shipments. Organize seed cleaning, treating, and counting of yield trials and nurseries. Actively participate in a multi-disciplinary research team comprised of lab, field and management personnel.

Assist the corn silage and grain breeding programs with planting, thinning, pollinating, plot maintenance, note taking, and harvesting. Assist the station breeder with inbred and hybrid characterization. Interface with station staff with regard to equipment & process procedures, sampling procedures, health and safety and stewardship. Contribute leadership skills, ideas and support for all station initiatives including those relating to HR, EH&S, cross-functional teams and community development activities. Travel to outlying trial locations, other research stations, laboratories, and winter nursery facilities as needed. Ensure that DAS EH&S, MTO, and station regulations & policies are enforced.

QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma or Degree in crop genetics, agronomy or a related field is required. Solid understanding of agronomy, statistics, field equipment and customer's needs is highly desired. Previous experience with a crop breeding program is desirable. The candidate must have the ability to work outside and work longer hours during the field planting, pollination, and harvest season.

To have or the ability to obtain a commercial driver's license. Demonstrated personal leadership, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills are essential. Ability to take initiative and work effectively on teams is critical. Strong mechanical, technical, diagnostic and electronic skills are required. Enthusiasm and aptitude for learning & continuous improvement of critical research activities is desired. Strong computer skills are required.

HOW TO APPLY: Candidates must apply online by clicking on "APPLY TO THIS POSITION" (job number 902026) to be considered.