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Canola Doubled Haploid Research Assistant - Jobs in Georgetown, ON

Job LocationGeorgetown, ON
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryNot Disclosed
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypeFull Time

Job Description

DescriptionPioneer Hi-Bred Production Company, a division of Corteva Agriscience, is seeking hard working, motivated, and independent co-op students for the position of Research Assistant – Canola Doubled Haploid located in Caledon, Ontario. Canola is a high-quality rapeseed used especially for its "healthy" oil and one of the major oilseed crops in Canada and Europe. The successful candidate will be part of a highly successful and motivated multi-disciplinary group involved in canola improvement. This position will be involved primarily in canola doubled haploid (DH) production and research activities to regenerate doubled haploid plants from isolated immature pollens.This role is an 8-month work term (preferable) or 4-month work term (acceptable).ResponsibilitiesHow will you help us grow It matters to us, and it matters to you.

  • Grow DH donor plants in growth rooms and sample tissue.
  • Transfer and culture embryos for shoot regeneration.
  • Subculture shoots for plantlet regeneration and transfer to soil.
  • Sample tissue for ploidy analysis.
  • Collect tissue samples from plantlets for molecular characterization.
  • Record research and production data.
  • Assist with miscellaneous tasks such as cleaning, handling, autoclaving, packaging and storing laboratory materials.
QualificationsRequirements:What expertise have you grown What do you bring to the table
  • The ideal candidate would possess the ability to work under minimal supervision after an initial training period to achieve the research and production goals in a team environment.
  • Good aseptic technique and attention to details are required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and verbal communication skills is preferred.
Applicants should have access to a vehicle as there is no public transportation to our facility. The research centre is located 20 minutes from Brampton, 25 minutes from Mississauga and 45 minutes from Guelph and Toronto. The main intersection of our facility is Mayfield Rd and Mississauga Rd.Targeted programs:
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological & Medical Physics
  • Biological & Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Biological Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomedical Toxicology
  • Ecology
  • Environment & Resource Management
  • Environmental Economics & Policy
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Microbiology
  • Toxicology
  • Horticulture and agriculture related programs
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