Crop Protection Development Assistant
Core
Intern role conducting small-plot research and field testing of experimental crop protection products on wheat, barley, canola, and pulse crops in Western Canada.
Role type
Intern, Crop Protection Development Assistant
Builds
Experimental crop protection products and data for product development
Domain
Agriculture, Crop Protection, Field Research
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crop production knowledge, pest identification (weeds, insects, diseases), safe chemical handling, small farm equipment operation, data collection, site maintenance
Preferred skills
Previous summer experience, farm experience, agriculture degree
Technologies
Small research equipment, tractors, planters
Responsibilities
Conduct small-plot research programs, initiate trials and field testing, collect data per protocols, monitor and manage site maintenance, operate agricultural farm equipment
Seniority
Intern