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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

$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 ...

Stefanini

Plant Breeding Field Assistant

Dawson, GA · On-site

Stefanini is looking for a Plant Breeding Field Assistant in Dawson, GA 39842 For quick Apply ... Most activities are done with a team of technicians under the supervision of Client full-time ...

Marshall+Sterling

Breeding Technician

North Rose, NY · On-site

$18.81 - $28.23/hr

Breeding Technician The Breeding Technician helps care for breeding animals and supports daily ... * Assist with breeding program activities and verify breeding-related records and information.

Marshall Farms

Breeding Technician

North Rose, NY · On-site

$18.81 - $28.23/hr

As a Breeding Technician, you will play an important role in supporting our mission while ... * Assist with breeding program activities and verify breeding-related records and information.

PepsiCo

Agricultural Science Technician

Rhinelander, WI · On-site

$54K - $82K/yr

This position will work closely with existing assistant breeders to execute breeding operations as ... Utilize barcoding and inventory software to track and store seed, tuber, plant, and seed samples.

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Assistant Breeder

BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY

Guadalupe, CA • On-site

$22.50 - $36/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 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