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Syngenta

Trialing Specialist Technician

Highland, IL

$24 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for ... Plant, spray, maintain, and harvest researchlevel corn, soybean, and wheat trials to meet data ...

Syngenta Seeds

Trialing Specialist Technician

Highland, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for ... Plant, spray, maintain, and harvest research‑level corn, soybean, and wheat trials to meet data ...

Syngenta Group

Trialing Specialist Technician

Evansville, IL · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for ... Plant, spray, maintain, and harvest research-level corn, soybean, and wheat trials to meet data ...

Syngenta Group

Trialing Specialist Technician

Evanston, IL · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for ... Plant, spray, maintain, and harvest research-level corn, soybean, and wheat trials to meet data ...

Syngenta

Trialing Specialist Technician

Highland, IL

$24 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for ... Plant, spray, maintain, and harvest researchlevel corn, soybean, and wheat trials to meet data ...

Auburn University

Agriculture Technician

Shorter, AL · On-site

$31K/yr

... plant breeding, field crops and biosystems engineering. Responsibilities Essential functions ... Harvesting row crops, including corn, cotton, soybeans, and wheat. * May assist in collecting ...

Vylor

Apprentice Electrician

York, NE

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer ® , Brevant ® , and ... Exposure to dust and plant allergens including but not limited to corn, sunflower, cotton, and ...

Vylor

Production Technician

Algona, IA

$16 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer ® , Brevant ® , and ... Exposure to dust and plant allergens including but not limited to corn, sunflower, cotton, and ...

Vylor

Production Technician

Hermiston, OR

$18 - $22.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer ® , Brevant ® , and ... Exposure to dust and plant allergens including but not limited to corn, sunflower, cotton, and ...

Vylor

Electrician

York, NE

$24.50 - $33.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer ® , Brevant ® , and ... Exposure to dust and plant allergens including but not limited to corn, sunflower, cotton, and ...

Vylor

Production Electrician

Tipton, IN

$23.75 - $32.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer ® , Brevant ® , and ... Exposure to dust and plant allergens including but not limited to corn, sunflower, cotton, and ...

Vylor

Production Technician

Wahpeton, ND

$16 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer ® , Brevant ® , and ... Exposure to dust and plant allergens including but not limited to corn, sunflower, cotton, and ...

Vylor

Production Technician

Tipton, IN

$16.50 - $20.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer ® , Brevant ® , and ... Exposure to dust and plant allergens including but not limited to corn, sunflower, cotton, and ...

Vylor

Production Technician

Woodhull, IL

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer ® , Brevant ® , and ... corn and soybean production facility! What You Will Do: * Model Safety as the number one (1) focus ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for corn breeding in the United States is $23.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a corn breeder?

A Corn Breeding job involves developing improved corn varieties with desirable traits such as higher yield, disease resistance, and adaptability to different environments. Professionals in this field use traditional breeding techniques and modern biotechnology to crossbreed plants, evaluate their performance, and select the best candidates for further development. They work in research institutions, agricultural companies, or seed production firms to ensure crops meet market and environmental demands. This role requires knowledge of genetics, plant science, and data analysis to optimize breeding strategies.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a corn breeder?

As a Corn Breeder, your day-to-day work often includes planning and managing field trials, selecting and cross-breeding parent plants, gathering and analyzing data on crop performance, and collaborating with agronomists and research technicians. You will spend time both in the lab and in the field, evaluating plant traits and recording observations. Additionally, you may work closely with seed production teams and participate in meetings to discuss progress and set breeding goals. This role requires balancing detailed scientific work with hands-on agricultural tasks, making each day a dynamic experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a corn breeder?

To thrive in Corn Breeding, a strong background in plant genetics, agronomy, and crop science is essential, typically supported by at least a bachelor's degree in a related field. Experience with field trial design, statistical software (such as SAS or R), and knowledge of molecular breeding techniques are highly valuable. Excellent analytical thinking, teamwork, and effective communication skills help in managing projects and coordinating with research teams and agricultural partners. These skills and qualities are crucial for developing high-yield, resilient corn varieties and ensuring successful breeding program outcomes.

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R&D Manager - Potato Variety Commercialization

PepsiCo

Rhinelander, WI • On-site

$110K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

PepsiCo rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 895 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

155th of 438 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Overview
PepsiCo is a major food enterprise sourcing a variety of plant raw materials, including potato, small grains, corn, and various fruit and vegetable crops. We are seeking an experienced and strategic agronomic professional to lead our variety qualification and storage research programs - two core components of the potato variety advancement pipeline. This role ensures high-performing, quality varieties are not only selected for their agronomic potential but also validated for their storage behavior, post-harvest performance, and fit for commercial supply chains.This position sits within the R&D Ag Science Variety Trialing organization.
The Variety Qualification and Storage Research Lead will design and manage rigorous storage research trials, oversee pressure bruise and post-harvest quality studies, and lead the qualification process that enables new varieties to move from research to commercial production. This individual will collaborate closely with breeders, growers, R&D partners, procurement, and manufacturing teams to deliver data-driven insights that support product development, grower adoption, and supply chain resilience.
Responsibilities
  • Design and lead storage research trials to evaluate variety-specific performance across harvest timings, temperature regimes, and physiological conditions - including pressure bruise risk, sugar accumulation, and chip quality during long-term storage.
  • Oversee operational execution of storage trials by coordinating intake, storage management, and weekly bin evaluations with partner farms and internal teams.
  • Lead the North America Variety Qualification process, from trial design and seed volume planning through field and processing execution - including fresh and processed product evaluations, sample shipments for sensory and consumer testing, and coordination across cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment with commercial and R&D objectives.
  • Serve as the point of contact for the Variety Qualification Committee, consolidating trial outcomes and driving data-based decisions for varietal advancement into the PepsiCo portfolio.
  • Partner with internal teams - breeding, trait discovery, crop technology, quality, supply chain, processing, and commercial leads - to shape product profiles, guide trial design, and support varietal go-to-market messaging.
  • Consolidate findings into annual reporting deliverables internal presentations, and variety review meetings, contributing to global knowledge sharing and decision-making.
  • Analyze and share North America performance data across storage, agronomy, and processing.

Compensation and Benefits:
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $110,700 - $185,250.
  • 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.
  • Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
  • 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
  • PhD (with >5 years industry experience) or MSc or BSc (with >7 years industry experience) or in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Breeding, or a related field, with deep expertise in potato storage research and varietal performance evaluation.
  • Must have potato or onion storage research experience
  • Proven experience designing and managing field and storage trials, capturing phenotypic and environmental data, and analyzing post-harvest quality attributes.
  • Familiarity with commercial manufacturing environments and the ability to coordinate field-to-factory trial logistics.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage growers, internal stakeholders, and senior leadership.
  • Strong project leadership, team management, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in data tools and reporting systems).
  • Ability to travel ~20% domestically.
  • This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

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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.

Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Purchase, NY, US

Year founded

1965

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