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Conagra Brands

Assistant Plant Breeder

Brookston, IN · On-site

$26.97/hr

Assistant Plant Breeder (Popcorn) Location: Brookston, IN Job Summary: Reporting to the Popcorn Breeding leadership team, you will support the development of new popcorn inbreds and hybrids through ...

Stefanini

Plant Breeding Field Assistant

Dawson, GA · On-site

Plant Breeding Field Assistant Location: 4007 Albany Hwy, Dawson, GA 39842 Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; 30 Minutes break We have an opening(s) for energetic and committed team members to support ...

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Stefanini Group

Plant Breeding Field Assistant

Dawson, GA · On-site

$14 - $15/hr

Plant Breeding Field Assistant Location: 4007 Albany Hwy, Dawson, GA 39842 Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; 30 Minutes break * We have an opening(s) for energetic and committed team members to support ...

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PepsiCo

Potato Breeding Technician

Rhinelander, WI · On-site

$54K - $82K/yr

This position will work closely with breeders, assistant breeders, and other technicians to execute breeding activities and maintain high-quality plant production in greenhouses, large walk-in growth ...

PepsiCo

Potato Breeding Technician

Rhinelander, WI

$54K - $82K/yr

This position will work closely with breeders, assistant breeders, and other technicians to execute breeding activities and maintain high-quality plant production in greenhouses, large walk-in growth ...

PepsiCo

Potato Breeding Technician

Rhinelander, WI · On-site

$54K - $82K/yr

This position will work closely with breeders, assistant breeders, and other technicians to execute breeding activities and maintain high-quality plant production in greenhouses, large walk-in growth ...

PepsiCo

Potato Breeding Technician

Rhinelander, WI · On-site

$54K - $82K/yr

This position will work closely with breeders, assistant breeders, and other technicians to execute breeding activities and maintain high-quality plant production in greenhouses, large walk-in growth ...

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How much do assistant plant breeder jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant plant breeder in the United States is $85,100.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $101,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an assistant plant breeder do?

An Assistant Plant Breeder supports plant breeding programs by assisting in research, data collection, field trials, and crossbreeding efforts. They help develop improved plant varieties with desirable traits such as disease resistance, higher yield, or better quality. Their tasks may include planting, pollinating, recording observations, analyzing genetic data, and maintaining breeding records. They often work in laboratories, greenhouses, or agricultural fields to support research and breeding objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant plant breeder?

To thrive as an Assistant Plant Breeder, you need a solid background in plant science, genetics, and data analysis, typically acquired through a degree in agronomy, biology, or a related field. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, field trial management systems, and specialized software like statistical analysis programs is highly valued. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are standout soft skills in this position. These abilities are crucial for designing effective experiments, accurately collecting data, and supporting the development of new plant varieties in a team-oriented environment.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Plant Breeder job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $85,100 per year, or $40.9 per hour.

Assistant Breeder

BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY

Guadalupe, CA • On-site

$22.50 - $36/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Description:

Key Responsibilities:

To assist, support, implement and evaluate plant breeding project components as needed for PanAmerican Seed Co. Plant Breeders in the execution of their high priority projects. This may include training and supervision of technicians. In addition, the Assistant Plant Breeder will be trained in commercial flower breeding and may have limited, small plant breeding projects of their own.


Essential Functions – What needs to Be Accomplished?

  1. An Assistant Plant Breeder may assist other plant breeders with organization of trials, bioassays, note taking & documentation as well as execution of various aspects of the breeding cycle as needed.
  2. As part of training and to gain proficiency, an Assistant Plant Breeder may also have some small, limited plant breeding projects of their own, assigned by a Regional Breeding Director, as part of the overall PanAm R&D strategic goals.
  3. Provide supervision and training to current breeder technicians, as appropriate.
  4. Assist in execution of breeder trials on behalf of off-site locations, trials managers and /or Plant Breeders.
  5. Ability to interact with a wide range of skills levels and personalities.
  6. In conjunction with the breeding supervisor, work with product manager, production, Helix and culture research to ensure highest product quality.


Other Responsibilities:

1. Other duties and responsibilities determined by the Supervisor.

Requirements:
  1. BS in Horticulture with an emphasis on Plant Sciences/Plant Breeding or similar relevant experience.
  2. Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team in a matrix organization.
  3. Demonstrates drive, motivation and organizational skills.
  4. Ability to interact with a wide range of skill levels and personalities.
  5. Effective communicator with both written and verbal communication proficiency.
  6. Proficiency using MS Office and breeding database related software.
  7. Infrequent travel (as directed by Supervisor). <10%

Physical Requirements

  1. Ability to work in greenhouse environment with long periods of standing
  2. Sometimes required to do heavy lifting, moving, etc.

Scope of Responsibility

Staff: May have supervisory responsibility, as directed by Supervisor

Budgets: May have budgetary responsibility at payroll level, as appropriate


Our Promise to you

We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the best and nothing else! To you, we deliver a work environment and a culture where building long-lasting relationships internally and externally is important. We believe that good communication, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects will set us up for success. We keep both our feet on the ground and are approachable.

In addition to this we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:

  • Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
  • 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
  • Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs