Pathology Summer Associate - Saskatoon, Canada - BASF Canada

BASF Canada

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Saskatoon, Canada

2 weeks ago

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You can be part of an inclusive team of diverse talent and character. In this diversity lies our greatest strength.

Description

_Create Your Own Chemistry:
What We Offer You_

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world's leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in.

We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.

At BASF, we constantly strive to become an even better workplace.

As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp as a Top Employer in Canada and the GTA in 2023, and for many consecutive years prior.

We are also thrilled that, for the first time ever in 2023, we have been further recognized by Mediacorp as one of Canada's Top Employers for Diversity, as well as for Young People.

We invite you to join our best team on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future

Pathology Summer Associate
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Contract Duration: 6 months (May to October 2024)
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Location: Saskatoon
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Wage: $22hr - $29hr

_Formula for Success:
As Pathology Associate, you will join our Pathology Team, where you will be involved in _

Seed preparation and seeding disease of nurseries in the field.
Disease nursery plot maintenance and care including pest control and disease ratings.
Assist in the execution of Plant Pathology Lab tasks including fungal isolations and culturing.
Assist in Greenhouse and Growth chamber seeding, maintenance, and rating of disease projects.
A dynamic and passionate team with expertise in agronomy and plant pathology
Assist in creating a safe working environment for team.

Qualifications

_Ingredients for Success:
What We Look for in You _
A valid Class 5 Drivers License.

Strong agronomic competence attained through pursuing or having obtained your degree in Agriculture or another college along with experience in the Agriculture Industry.

Demonstrate problem solving skills.
Ability to be flexible and modify plans as situations arise minimizing impact on results.
Familiarity with or showing strong Interest in plant sciences, canola development and plant pathology.
Ability to deliver results in pursuit of both individual and team goals.
Desire to obtain valuable transferable skills such as time management, leadership and working independently.

Experience with working with plants in in field and/or greenhouse environment is an added benefit.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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