Support cutting-edge wheat research at the University of Saskatchewan as a Plant Sciences Research Technician. Engage in breeding efforts for durum and spring wheat varieties while maintaining nurseries and equipment. Join a dedicated research team focused on plant sciences. This full-time, term position spans two years, emphasizing field-based research and the operational handling of small plot equipment.

Key skills include data collection, management, and organization using MS-Excel® and MS-Word®. Flexibility in working hours, including weekends, is essential, along with outdoor work and the ability to lift 25 kg. Key Responsibilities:

- Contribute to breeding and yield nursery establishment
- Maintain and organize samples for research
- Operate tractors, plot seeders, and combines
- Perform data collection and management tasks
- Ensure effective communication within the research team Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in agriculture
- Experience in plant breeding or field research
- Proficiency in data management and software
- Valid class 5 license required
- Strong spoken and written English skills Become a vital part of a team dedicated to advancing plant sciences research at the University of Saskatchewan.

📌 Plant Sciences Research Technician Position (Saskatoon)
🏢 University of Saskatchewan
📍 Saskatoon