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Breeding Technician

3 months ago

Saskatoon, Canada Limagrain Cereals Research Canada Full time

**Company**: Limagrain Cereals Research Canada
**Location**: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
**Employment Type**: Full-time, 2-Year Term Contract

**Company Profile**:
Limagrain Cereals Research Canada (LCRC) is a dynamic and rapidly expanding plant breeding company dedicated to leveraging its expertise in plant breeding to bolster the Canadian seeds industry. LCRC is the result of a strategic partnership between LIMAGRAIN and CANTERRA SEEDS, blending global germplasm, cutting-edge technology, and profound plant breeding acumen with extensive market insight and access. Committed to fostering career and personal development, LCRC offers an exceptional environment to advance your career in the agricultural sector.

**Essential duties and responsibilities**:

- Contribute to plant production in greenhouse and growth chambers, tasks such as planting, managing growing conditions, emasculations, pollinations, and harvest.
- Identify and implement effective measures for insect and disease control.
- Execute tissue culture procedures, including preparation of plant tissue culture media and stock solutions.
- Collect leaf tissue and seeds for molecular analysis promptly and systematically.
- Maintain meticulous records and oversight of intensive plant growth programs.
- Manage priorities and time effectively across various research activities.
- Provide clear and timely progress updates.
- Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of growth chambers and incubators.
- Organize, categorize, and store diverse growth chamber supplies and materials.
- Program and upkeep of growth chambers and incubators.
- Coordinate activities and training to uphold equipment safety and project personnel safety in compliance with company, provincial, and government regulations.
- As a member of a small breeding station team, participate in diverse tasks, including field and seed lab breeding activities as needed.

**Skills required**:

- Strong organizational skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks diligently.

**Qualifications required**:

- Previous experience in wheat and or pulse field crops within a greenhouse, or growth chamber setting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.

**Qualifications preferred**:

- Bachelor’s degree in plant science, agronomy, horticulture, or related field. Equivalent job experience will also be considered.
- Familiarity with aseptic techniques and plant tissue culture methods.
- Background in agricultural research
- Experience operating or adjusting small, powered equipment or common hand tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a willingness to engage in all LCRC breeding program duties.

**We offer an excellent benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience.**
- **Applications will be accepted until filled but should be submitted by May 15th, 2024, for full consideration. **_

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: $45,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-06-14
Expected start date: 2024-06-24