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PepsiCo

Potato Breeding Technician

Rhinelander, WI · On-site

$54K - $82K/yr

Nice to have: BS preferred in Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Greenhouse Management, Crop Science, Biology, Agricultural Science, or a related discipline. Relevant experience ...

PepsiCo

Potato Breeding Technician

Rhinelander, WI · On-site

$54K - $82K/yr

Nice to have: BS preferred in Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Greenhouse Management, Crop Science, Biology, Agricultural Science, or a related discipline. Relevant experience ...

PepsiCo

Potato Breeding Technician

Rhinelander, WI · On-site

$54K - $82K/yr

Nice to have: BS preferred in Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Greenhouse Management, Crop Science, Biology, Agricultural Science, or a related discipline. Relevant experience ...

PepsiCo

Potato Breeding Technician

Rhinelander, WI · On-site

$54K - $82K/yr

Nice to have: BS preferred in Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Greenhouse Management, Crop Science, Biology, Agricultural Science, or a related discipline. Relevant experience ...

Bayer

Develop and execute an Agronomy Business Plan that supports squad and unit objectives, collaborating closely with Product Teams, Breeding, Field Sales Reps, Customer Business Advisors, Technical ...

Ohalo

Agronomy & Field Trial Technician

Watsonville, CA

$24 - $33/hr

Ohalo has developed the world's first true hybrid potato seed system using its proprietary Boosted Breeding platform. We're looking for an Agronomy & Field Trial Technician to support field trials ...

Ohalo

Agronomy & Field Trial Technician

Aptos, CA · On-site

$24 - $33/hr

Ohalo has developed the world's first true hybrid potato seed system using its proprietary Boosted Breeding platform. We're looking for an Agronomy & Field Trial Technician to support field trials ...

Ohalo

Agronomy & Field Trial Technician

Corralitos, CA

$24 - $33/hr

Ohalo has developed the world's first true hybrid potato seed system using its proprietary Boosted Breeding platform. We're looking for an Agronomy & Field Trial Technician to support field trials ...

Ohalo

Agronomy & Field Trial Technician

Watsonville, CA · On-site

$24 - $33/hr

Ohalo has developed the world's first true hybrid potato seed system using its proprietary Boosted Breeding platform. We're looking for an Agronomy & Field Trial Technician to support field trials ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for breeding agronomist in the United States is $52,398.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $60,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Breeding Agronomists are agricultural scientists who specialize in developing new and improved plant varieties by combining knowledge of genetics, plant biology, and agronomy. They work to enhance crop yield, resistance to pests and diseases, and environmental adaptability through selective breeding and modern biotechnology. Their work involves field trials, laboratory research, and collaboration with farmers to ensure new varieties meet agricultural needs. Breeding Agronomists play a crucial role in food security and sustainable agriculture by creating crops that can thrive under changing environmental conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a breeding agronomist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Breeding Agronomist, you need expertise in plant genetics, crop science, experimental design, and a relevant degree such as agronomy or plant breeding. Experience with statistical software, genetic analysis tools, and laboratory or field data management systems is commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills help you innovate and work effectively with research teams and farmers. These skills and qualities are crucial for developing improved crop varieties and ensuring sustainable agricultural productivity.

What are some common challenges faced by breeding agronomists when developing new crop varieties?

Breeding Agronomists often encounter challenges such as managing long breeding cycles, dealing with unpredictable environmental conditions, and ensuring desired traits are consistently expressed in new crop varieties. Balancing yield improvement with resistance to diseases or pests requires careful planning and extensive field trials. Additionally, collaboration with geneticists, pathologists, and farmers is crucial to address real-world agricultural needs and to accelerate the development process.

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Breeding Agronomists focus on developing new plant varieties through selective breeding, often working directly with seed companies or agricultural firms. Crop Scientists study plant biology, physiology, and pathology to improve crop production and health. While both roles require knowledge of plant genetics and agronomy, Breeding Agronomists primarily work on cultivar development, whereas Crop Scientists focus on understanding plant processes and improving crop management practices. Both roles are vital in agriculture but differ in their core objectives and daily tasks.

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Potato Breeding Technician

Rhinelander, WI • On-site

PepsiCo
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

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$54K - $82K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Overview
PepsiCo is a major food enterprise sourcing a variety of raw materials of agricultural origin such as tuber, grain, and fruit & vegetable crops around the world. A motivated, hands-on breeding technician with a passion for plants and experience working in a greenhouse, nursery, growth room, or horticultural/agricultural production environment is needed to execute breeding activities primarily across potatoes and oat, with potential of expansion to other crops at a PepsiCo breeding facility in Rhinelander, WI.
The breeding technician will play a critical role in the propagation, cultivation, maintenance, and evaluation of breeding materials, while helping ensure healthy plant growth and successful breeding operations. 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 chambers, field environments, and seed storage facilities.
The position sits in the Agro Raw Materials Discovery function within PepsiCo foods R&D. This position is located at the PepsiCo research facility in Rhinelander, WI and will report to the breeders on site.
Responsibilities
  • Work with potato and oat breeders, assistant breeders, and other technicians to perform tasks primarily in greenhouses and growth room settings with additional responsibilities in supporting the work completed in the fields and phenotyping facilities.
  • Support daily greenhouse, growth room, and controlled-environment operations that are essential to successful breeding activities.
  • Perform plant propagation activities including seeding, transplanting, cuttings, tuber handling, vegetative propagation, and establishment of healthy breeding materials.
  • Prepare growth areas, growing media, containers, irrigation systems, and environmental controls to ensure optimal crop growth.
  • Conduct routine plant care activities including watering, fertilization, pruning, staking, training, integrated pest management, and general crop maintenance.
  • Monitor plant health and environmental conditions and proactively identify and address crop issues related to growth, pests, diseases, or abiotic stress.
  • Assist with crossing, pollination, seed extraction, tissue collection, pathogen testing, harvest activities, and inventory management.
  • Maintain accurate records of plant materials, growth stages, breeding activities, and greenhouse operations using PepsiCo's digital systems.
  • Work with breeders and assistant breeders to phenotype breeding trials in the field and at the phenotyping facility. This includes in-season phenotyping in the field, performing oats milling and phenotyping operations, raw potato grading at harvest, and chip frying and processing traits.
  • Work with breeders and assistant breeders to support field activities including pulling seed, planting, transplanting, seed cutting, sample pulling, roguing, and harvesting, etc. Ensure accurate records are taken and entered in a timely fashion.
  • Utilize barcoding and inventory software to track and store seed, tuber, plant, and seed samples.
  • Continuously identify opportunities for improving efficiency and quality of breeding operations, including efficiencies in processes, techniques, and flow.
  • Comply with local EHS requirements, including but not limited to prevention, incident reporting, and remedial actions. Support local EHS efforts onsite through the ownership or co-ownership of a safety program, completion of required training, and attendance of all EHS meetings.
  • Adapt to unexpected delays and changes in workflows to maintain overall productivity.

Compensation and Benefits:
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $54,700 - $82,050.
  • Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications
  • Nice to have: BS preferred in Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Greenhouse Management, Crop Science, Biology, Agricultural Science, or a related discipline. Relevant experience in an active breeding/genetics program, greenhouse, nursery, plant production, or horticulture is preferred, but all qualified applicants will be considered.
  • Experience with plant propagation techniques such as seeding, transplanting, cuttings, grafting, or vegetative propagation is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated passion for working with plants and maintaining healthy, high-quality crops in controlled-environment systems. Experience monitoring plant health, diagnosing crop issues, and performing routine plant care activities.
  • Experience collecting plant data and maintaining accurate records is preferred.
  • Familiarity with greenhouse environmental controls, irrigation systems, fertility programs, pest management, and crop maintenance practices is beneficial.
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple plant production and research activities simultaneously.
  • Exhibit meticulous attention to detail and maintains precise, reliable records; demonstrate consistency and accuracy in completing repetitive or routine tasks; adapt effectively to shifting priorities, fluid schedules, and evolving responsibilities while sustaining high standards of performance.
  • Ability to organize projects, lead teams, keep people motivated, and drive for results in any situation.
  • Demonstrated experience in collecting data from plants and curating them for consistency and quality prior to uploading in company databases required.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage activities within assigned resources/budgets.
  • Demonstrate the ability to distinguish mission-critical priorities from nonessential tasks; exercises sound judgment in identifying the next most impactful actions; maintains focus on high-value initiatives while appropriately deferring or eliminating less critical activities.
  • Excellent communication and networking ability with the local PepsiCo community and the remote team.
  • Excellent ability to utilize basic software and communication technologies such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Webex, Outlook, etc., and to input or query data from relational databases.
  • Proven ability to work closely with colleagues on activities with a high degree of flexibility and comfortable with change. Ability to be an ambassador of change and to build consensus among others who can enable activities and projects at the local facility.
  • Ability to balance the need to deliver on time, on target, within resources, and with expected quality and quantity.

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PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated $86 billion in net revenue in 2022, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

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