Summer Research Associate

Now hiring! Summer Research Associate

Contract Duration: 4 months (Summer 2026) 

Location: London, ON

Wage: $24 - $31 / Hour 

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

We are looking for an Summer Research Associate to join our Agriculture Solutions team in London, ON.

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 Summer Research Associate, you create chemistry by...

• Supporting the research program and helping develop agricultural solutions for Canadian growers.
• Planning and executing small plot field experiments at our research farms (Seed, spray, evaluate, maintain, harvest, summarize and present results).
• Being involved in experiences in crop production, trial methodology, pest identification and the operation of small plot equipment.
• Working in and supporting a safe and healthy work environment.

If you have...

• Current enrollment in an agriculture or related degree program. (e.g. environmental science, biology, agronomy, soil science, etc.) or agriculture diploma program.
• High level of enthusiasm and strong commitment to gain experience in field research and the agricultural industry.
• Demonstrated leadership skills & academic achievement.
• An understanding of agricultural practices and farm equipment is an asset.
• Valid Driver‘s License. 

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 2024 as one of Canada's Top Employers for tenth consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the eleventh 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.  

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