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Summer Research Associate\nContract Duration: 4 months (Summer 2027)\nLocation: Saskatoon, SK\nWage: $25 - $32 / Hour\nDuring peak periods in the season, overtime will be paid for evenings or weekends.\nWe are looking for an Summer Research Associate to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Saskatoon, SK.\nWe are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.\n#ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice\n\nHere you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!\nStudents will be hired and employed through a third-party contracting agency - Raise Recruiting.\n\nOpportunities are based on business needs at our sites.Candidates resumes will be presented to BASF based on requirements of the assignments being a match and fit based on experience. Applications can be considered for multiple opportunities now through March 31, 2027. If you are selected, you will be contacted about the summer employment opportunity directly.\n\nWhy Join Us?\nAt BASF, you’ll:\nMake an Impact: Contribute to real-world agricultural solutions through hands-on field research.\n\nBuild Your Network: Engage with mentors, managers, and peers across the business\n\nLearn by Doing: Plan and execute small plot field experiments-seed, spray, evaluate, harvest, and present results.\n\nGrow Your Career: Explore career tracks and present your research through field tours or summary presentations.\n\nHave Fun: Work in a collaborative team atmosphere with opportunities for personal and professional development.\n\nWhat You'll Learn:\nTrial methodology and crop production techniques\n\nPest identification and management\n\nOperation of small plot equipment\n\nCommunication, leadership, and decision-making skills\n\nSafe and healthy work practices in agricultural research\n\nWhat You'll Do:\nSupport the research program to develop agricultural solutions for Canadian growers\n\nPlan and execute field experiments at BASF research farms\n\nSummarize and present research findings\n\nCollaborate with a hardworking and detail-oriented team\n\nWhat We’re Looking For:\nCurrently enrolled in an agriculture science or related degree/diploma program (e.g. environmental science, biology, agronomy, soil science)\n\nEnthusiastic and committed to gaining experience in field research\n\nStrong communication and leadership skills\n\nUnderstanding of agricultural practices and farm equipment is an asset\n\nValid driver’s licence required\n\nAbout us\nBASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters.\nFind out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here.\nDiversity is our greatest strength!\nJoin us in shaping the future as part of a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunity - regardless of gender, age, background, sexual orientation, disability, or personal beliefs. Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.\nBy focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.\nUnited by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.\nPrivacy Statement\nBASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request personal or financial information of any kind via either text message or direct message on any social media platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never offer a candidate a position and request a cheque for equipment or any other type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact  to report fraud.\nPay Transparency\nBASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $25 - $32. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.\nInclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment\nBASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nWe seek to make our recruitment process accessible for applicants with disabilities. 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