Plant Pathology Summer Associate

3 weeks ago


Saskatoon, Canada Limagrain Cereals Research Canada Full time

**Plant Pathology Summer Associate**

Limagrain Cereals Research Canada (LCRC) is seeking an applicant to fill a 6-month contract position to support plant pathology activities in their plant breeding programs, based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

**Company Profile**:
LCRC is a rapidly growing Canadian company, passionate about using its plant breeding expertise to support the
Canadian grains industry. LCRC is a partnership between LIMAGRAIN and CANTERRA SEEDS, bringing together global germplasm, technology and plant breeding knowledge, with deep market awareness and access to deliver value to Western Canadian growers and their customers. LCRC is a strong supporter of career and personal growth and therefore a great place to further your career in the agricultural sector.

**Essential duties and responsibilities**:

- Monitor plant health and disease in crop fields, greenhouses, and nurseries.
- Record and report findings on plant health, pest infestation, and disease levels.
- Perform media preparation and stock solutions.
- Follow procedures for plant pathogen increases in a timely manner.
- Maintain records for pathology projects in growth chambers for pulses and cereals.
- Prioritize activities and effective time management across numerous research activities.
- Communicate progress with the Plant Pathologist and Plant Breeders clearly and in a timely manner.
- Cleaning and disinfecting growth chambers and incubators.
- Cleaning, sorting, and storing various growth chamber and pathology supplies and materials.
- As a member of a small breeding station team, participate in most tasks conducted on the station, including greenhouse, field and seed lab breeding activities as required.

**Skills required**:

- Demonstrate problem solving skills.
- Ability to be flexible and modify plans as situations arise minimizing impact on results.

**Qualifications required**:

- A degree or diploma in agriculture or a related field of study experience would be an asset.
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.

**Qualifications preferred**:

- Educational experience in plant science, agronomy, horticulture, or related discipline is desired. Applicants with equivalent job experience are also encouraged to apply.
- Experience with aseptic techniques, plant pathogen isolation and laboratory practices.
- Experience working in an agricultural research setting.
- Experience operating or adjusting small powered equipment or common hand tools.
- Ability to work independently and/or with others and the willingness to participate in all LCRC breeding program duties.

**Salary commensurate with education and experience.**

**_Applications will be accepted until filled but should be submitted by June 15th, 2023, for full consideration. _**
*

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Saskatoon, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-15


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