Research Technician, Crop Development Centre

Research Technician, Crop Development Centre

The spring wheat, specialty wheat, and canary seed breeding group in the Crop Development Centre works as a team to deliver improved crop varieties to support farmers and the agriculture industry in western Canada. These breeding programs have a rich history of developing new varieties and making a positive impact on Canadian agriculture.

Primary Purpose: This position supports the activities of the bread wheat, specialty wheat, and canary seed breeding programs in the Crop Development Centre. This position will also support research activities conducted both in-field and in controlled growing conditions.

Nature of Work: This position is based in the Crop Science Field Lab and reports to the CDC Spring Wheat Program Scientist, Adam Carter, and Technician, Alvin Lingelbach.

This position will work independently with limited supervision to meet research and breeding goals....