Crop Protection Development Assistant
Core
Intern conducting small-plot research trials for crop protection products on wheat, barley, canola, and pulse crops.
Role type
Intern, Crop Protection Development Assistant
Builds
Experimental crop protection products for Canadian farmers
Domain
Agriculture / Crop Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crop production knowledge, pest identification (weeds, insects, diseases), safe chemical handling, agricultural equipment operation, data collection, site maintenance
Preferred skills
Previous summer experience, farm experience, post-secondary education in Agriculture
Technologies
Tractors, planters, small research equipment
Responsibilities
Conduct field trials and testing of experimental products, operate agricultural farm equipment, collect data and adhere to protocols, monitor and manage site maintenance, identify crop staging and pests
Seniority
Intern