Crop Protection Development Assistant Intern
Core
Conduct small-plot research trials for crop protection products on wheat, barley, canola, and pulse crops in Western Canada.
Role type
Field research assistant intern
Builds
Experimental crop protection products for 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
farm experience, post-secondary agriculture education
Technologies
tractors, planters, small research equipment
Responsibilities
Operate agricultural farm equipment, initiate and field test experimental product trials, collect data per written protocols, monitor and manage site maintenance, identify crop staging and pests
Seniority
Intern