Production Seed Breeding Research Assistant - Winnipeg, Canada - Bayer

Bayer

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice.

Production Seed Breeding Research Assistant

Our seed breeding division is seeking a Production Research Assistant to assist in all phases of a comprehensive Canola breeding.

This is a unique opportunity to work with leading edge technology and talented research scientists seeking to deliver the best products in Bayer's canola pipeline.

This is a permanent, full-time position, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the One Research Road location.

What you will do:

Manage the daytoday organization and maintenance of growth room projects including, but not limited to seeding, tissue sampling, transplanting, self & cross pollinating, harvesting & threshing
Manage general plant care and maintenance of growth rooms
Identify and report the issues arise with facility or plants including need to control pests or diseases in growth rooms
Efficiently & effectively carryout all detailed record keeping, chemical spraying and other technical objectives
Maintain tidiness & orderliness within the workplace
Supervise and train temporary employees as required
Work closely with other research staff to coordinate and implement process improvements
Participate in taskrelated data collection, document creation and process review for jobrelated activities
Comply and maintain Health Safety and Environment (HSE), Quality Management System (QMS) and Compliance programs at Bayer.
Assist in other projects & performs other duties as required

Who you are:

Degree or diploma in agricultural/biological science or related field or equivalent
Ability to manage physical nature of watering, plant care, growth room maintenance
Willingness to work in varied weather conditions (cool or warm)
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Able to work overtime during week and weekends when sporadically required
Possess strong ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail
Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize daily tasks
Highly motivated, results oriented, with the ability to work with people individually or in a team to gain commitment to achieve results
Comfortable with change and ability to learn new procedures
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, concise and actionable manner
Strong computer literacy, with experience using Excel, Word, PowerPoint

DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience in Canola and/or plant breeding
Knowledge of crop production or growth room production methodologies
Hybrid research experience
Ability and willingness to obtain pesticide applicator license

This position requires full vaccination against COVID-19.

What we offer:

Competitive compensation and rewards package
Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
Career development and global opportunities
Worklife flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset.

The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer's values and purpose.

Application Deadline:
_April 25, 2023_

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Location:

Canada :
Manitoba : Winnipeg

Division:

Crop Science

Reference Code:

790340