Pathology Summer Associate

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Job Title: Pathology Summer Associate
Location: Saskatoon, SK, Prairies Canada, Canada

Company: BASF - We Create Chemistry
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Temporary

Job Description: Now hiring! Pathology Summer Associate

Location: Saskatoon, SK

Contract Duration: 4 months (Summer 2026)

Wage: $24 - $31 / Hour

During peak periods in the season, overtime will be paid for evenings or weekends.

We are looking for a Pathology Summer Associate to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Saskatoon, SK.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF's Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

Students will be hired and employed through a third-party contracting agency - Raise Recruiting.

Opportunities 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, 2026. If you are selected, you will be contacted about the summer employment opportunity directly.

As a Pathology Summer Associate, you create chemistry by...

Seed preparation and seeding disease of nurseries in the field.
Disease nursery plot maintenance and care including pest control and disease ratings.
Assist in the execution of Plant Pathology Lab tasks including fungal isolations and culturing.
Assist in Greenhouse and Growth chamber seeding, maintenance, and rating of disease projects.
A dynamic and passionate team with expertise in agronomy and plant pathology.
assist in creating a safe working environment for the team.

If you have...

A valid Class 5 Driver Licence
Strong agronomic competence attained through pursuing or having obtained your degree in Agriculture or another college along with experience in the Agriculture Industry
Demonstrate problem solving skills
Ability to be flexible and modify plans as situations arise minimizing impact on results
Familiarity with or showing strong Interest in plant sciences, canola development and plant pathology
Ability to deliver results in pursuit of both individual and team goals
Desire to obtain valuable transferable skills such as time management, leadership and working independently
Experience with working with plants in in field and/or greenhouse environment is an added benefit.

About us

As the world's leading chemical company, we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

We constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp in 2025 as one of Canada's Top Employers for eleventh consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the twelfth year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Job Post Date: 09/09/25