SeedGrowth Lab Associate

Bayer CropScience Limited; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Saskatoon is seeking a SeedGrowth Lab Associate to support the SeedGrowth research program. The ideal candidate will conduct lab activities, manage seed inventories, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Required qualifications include a diploma in biological or agricultural sciences and basic microbiology skills. This role offers competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and work-life flexibility programs. Applications are open until December 23, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and rewards package

Career development and global opportunities

Work-life flexibility programs

Qualifications

• General knowledge about chemicals, seeds, and plants required; plant pathology knowledge is an asset.
• Motivated and able to work independently or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Support SeedGrowth research program through lab and field activities.
• Manage on-site seed inventory and maintain records.
• Provide site and administrative support including equipment maintenance.

Skills

Basic microbiology skills

Attention to detail

Excellent relationship building skills

Strong English communication

Time management

Education

Diploma or undergraduate degree in biological/agricultural sciences

Job 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.

SeedGrowth Lab Associate

Registration of crop‑protection active ingredients and formulations requires the submission of comprehensive crop efficacy, tolerance, residue, and field dissipation studies to governmental regulatory authorities. This position supports the SeedGrowth research program by generating efficacy and crop tolerance data needed for product registration.

Key Business Accountabilities

Contribute to the short‑ and long‑term deliverables of the SeedGrowth Development Laboratory using specialized equipment, methodology and materials to deliver the Seed Treatment Development program and generate controlled environment research data.

• Execute lab activities in compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Assist in preparing and executing the lab research program.
• Manage on‑site inventories including seeds, fungal inoculum, chemical samples, and lab consumables.
• Data collection and non‑technical equipment maintenance.

Bayer is committed to a flexible hybrid working environment. This is a 12‑month term position, based at the research facility, 2411 Faithfull Ave, Saskatoon, SK.

What you will do

• Support SeedGrowth research program
  • Safe operations of laboratory equipment and handling of research material including seed, seed treatment and other chemical formulations as well as general lab chemicals.
  • Preparation of research trial material including growth media, germination material, seed.
  • Conduct trial setup, maintenance, data collection and trial takedown.
  • Assist in seed‑treatment application activities.
  • Preparation of seed for treating and packaging of treated seed for distribution to trial sites.
  • Produce fungal inoculum for use in field and lab research trials, using microbiological aseptic techniques.
  • Collect research data using Excel and web‑based databases.
  • Ensure safe disposal of all lab trial waste.
  • Sample shipment and SDS management.
• Manage on‑site seed inventory
  • Maintain inventories (seed, chemicals, fungal cultures, inoculum and general lab consumables) in local and web‑based databases.
  • Assist in the sourcing and procurement of seed as well as general lab and office consumables for research purposes.
  • Responsible for intake, characterization, and volume management of seed and chemicals.
  • Maintenance of the fungal culture collection and testing inoculum.
• Site & Administrative support
  • Maintain listing of all capital equipment.
  • Develop and execute preventative maintenance program on lab and general site equipment based on equipment specifications.
  • in general lab maintenance and housekeeping activities.
  • Support Sustainability, Safety, Health & Environment tasks including reviewing and updating Standard Operating Procedures.

Who you are

• Diploma or undergraduate degree in biological/agricultural sciences or related field.
• General knowledge about chemicals, seeds and plants required, plant pathology knowledge is an asset.
• Basic microbiology skills such as sterile technique required.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Excellent organization, time management and team skills.
• Strong English communication.
• Motivated and able to work independently or in teams.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and rewards package.
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture.
• Career development and global opportunities.
• Work‑life 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.

This posting will be available for application until December 23, 2025. Candidates will be reviewed in January, 2026.

Location: Canada: Saskatchewan: Saskatoon Division: Crop Science Reference Code: 858660