SeedGrowth Lab Associate

Bayer AG; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a motivated individual for a position supporting the SeedGrowth research program. The role includes conducting trial setups, managing lab inventories for seeds and chemicals, and executing laboratory activities in compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in biological or agricultural sciences, along with attention to detail and the ability to work independently. Competitive compensation and work-life flexibility are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and rewards package

Career development opportunities

Work-life flexibility programs

Qualifications

• General knowledge about chemicals, seeds and plants required; plant pathology knowledge is an asset.
• Basic microbiology skills such as sterile technique required.
• Motivated and able to work independently or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Support SeedGrowth research program and manage on-site seed inventory.
• Conduct trial setup, maintenance, data collection, and trial takedown.
• Maintain inventories of seed, chemicals, and lab consumables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Organization

Time management

Ability to work independently

Education

Diploma or undergraduate degree in biological/agricultural sciences

Tools

Excel

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. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

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
  • Assist 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
• 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. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer’s values and purpose.

All referral candidates must first be submitted via our internal referral system by a current Bayer employee in order to participate in the referral program. Once a Bayer employee has successfully referred you in our system, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to complete your application.

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

Bayerwelcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Candidates participating in our selection process requiring accommodation due to a disability or medical need are encouraged to notify the Bayer representative that they will be meeting with to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.