Job Description

Main Responsibility:

Assist with the day-to-day operations of the research lab and field program while reporting to the Research Technician and/ or Director of Research & Development.

Responsibilities:

updating and maintaining the seed inventory database and physical seed inventory preparing seed for field trials collection of data on seed quality of seeding and harvest samples recording observations and measurements from research field plots compiling field trial data operating and maintaining laboratory equipment coordinating seed shipments managing and completing projects as assigned

Qualifications

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enrollment in a diploma or degree program in plant science, agronomy, horticulture or a related discipline preferred. Applicants with a farm or rural background pursuing non-agricultural studies are encouraged to apply.*
experience working in a research setting with seed and/ or crops is an asset strong attention to detail and ability to follow research protocols capable of managing projects independently and troubleshooting as needed ability to participate in pest management strategies in an agricultural storage environment prepared to work outside of normal working hours and overtime as required comfortable working outdoors in remote locations, with consent to travel outside Saskatoon up to two days per week valid driver's license and experience driving a ton truck on highways and grid roads physically able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs excellent written and spoken communication in English demonstrates reliability and focus in performing detailed, repetitive tasks thrives in a collaborative team environment with shared accountability
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to Anne Nerbas, anerbas@fpgenetics.ca

Applications close, January 9, 2026

Hiring is ongoing

Job Type: Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2026-01-09