Research Associate – Field Efficacy Trials

**Location:** Saskatoon, Saskatchewan **Ag-Quest**, is looking for a full-time, permanent Research Associate to join our team in the Saskatoon area to conduct Efficacy field trials. Ag-Quest has been the premiere provider of Western Canadian contract research services for the agricultural industry since 1983. We have five locations across Western Canada, and we are driven to provide quality research for our Clients. Please learn more about us and our services at www.agquest.com. **If you are someone who is passionate about agricultural research and want to make a difference in agriculture, this may be the opportunity for you!** **Qualifications:** - M.Sc. or B.Sc. or Diploma in Ag or BSc with Ag background is preferred - Must have a Valid Class 5 Driver’s license or higher class. - Must have Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency status - Experience with field research trials, crop production practices, and operation of field research equipment (tractors, seeders, sprayers, combines, etc.) is an asset - Previous experience in agriculture and/or agricultural field trials is a strong asset **Skills** - Excellent attention to detail when interpreting and following protocols and procedures - Ask questions to clarify and understand protocols, procedures, situations - Strong organizational skills and time management skills - Problem solving and critical thinking - Good written and verbal communication with project coordinators, clients, coworkers, and support staff. - Able to work both independently and in a team environment - Manage temporary and seasonal employees to complete plot maintenance and data collection according to protocols. - Able and willing to learn new skills - Familiarity with field trial design and layout of efficacy trials in the field to optimize target pest populations - Ability to set up, calibrate and operate field research equipment - Ability to interact and collaborate with co-workers and clients in a professional manner - Contribute to creating and maintaining a safe and respectful work environment **Research Associate Job Description:** After training in our Standard Operating Procedures, you as a Researcher will be responsible for conducting multiple field trials including efficacy trials testing the efficacy of products such as herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, fertilizers, inoculants and other plant growth promotants with guidance from the Ag-Quest Efficacy Project Coordinator. You will be responsible for all day-to-day aspects of conducting these agricultural field trials as per the protocol for the duration of the research season. This includes, but is not limited to, locating suitable trial sites for crops and pests on Station; operating plot equipment; treating seed; planting and maintaining trials; test item and maintenance pesticide applications; assessments; collecting samples and/or harvesting trials; data collection; organization and entry; data analysis and summary. These are cri