PLSC Field Research Technician, Plant Sciences

PLSC Field Research Technician, Plant Sciences

Primary Purpose: The Bean, Pea, and Chickpea Breeding Programs at the Crop Development Centre, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Saskatchewan requires a Field Research Technician who will work as part of a team to support development of improved pulse crop varieties and pulse crop research.

Nature of Work: Reporting to the Bean breeder and the senior research technicians the candidate will be involved in all aspects of the Bean, Pea, and Chickpea breeding programs. Travel to off-station sites and overtime including evenings and weekends will be required at certain times of the year particularly during planting (May) and harvest (August/September). Work with agricultural pesticides will be required. Must be able to lift up to 25kg.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities: Duties will include seeding, combine plot harvest, pathway spraying, herbicide application, seed ...