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Ball Horticultural Company

Assistant Breeder

Guadalupe, CA · On-site

$22.50 - $36/hr

Job Type Full-time 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 ...

Ball Horticultural Company

Plant Breeder

Guadalupe, CA · On-site

$110K - $145K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description Ball FloraPlant is seeking a Plant Breeder with deep experience in vegetatively propagated ornamental crops. Reporting to the North American Breeding Director, this ...

Enza Zaden

Breeder

Myakka City, FL · On-site

$77K - $92K/yr

Myakka, Florida (On-Site) Schedule: Full-Time, Exempt Job Title: Tomato Breeder Reports To : Senior ... Carry out breeding program activities, including making critical plant and line selections at key ...

KWS SAAT SE

Mechanical Maintenance Lead

Tangent, OR · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Join our team located at our Tangent, Oregon as a full-time permanent Mechanical Maintenance Lead ... It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals ...

KWS SAAT SE

Seed Processing Line Operator

Tangent, OR · On-site

$23.28/hr

We are currently looking for a full-time permanent Seed Processing Line Operator , where the main ... It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals ...

KWS SAAT SE

Seed Production Manager Ogden

Ogden, UT · On-site

We are currently looking for a permanent full-time Agricultural Research Seed Production Manager to ... It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals ...

KWS SAAT SE

Farming Technician Moorhead

Moorhead, MN · On-site

$21 - $26/hr

KWS Seeds, LLC is looking for a permanent full-time Farming Technician to join our team at our ... It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals ...

KWS SAAT SE

Quality Control Technician

Tangent, OR · On-site

$24 - $25/hr

KWS Seeds LLC in Tangent, OR is looking for a Quality Control Technician (full-time, permanent ... It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals ...

Wisconsin

Research Specialist

Madison, WI

$50K/yr

High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and an interest in learning more about plant breeding are essential to success in this role. This is a full time, onsite position that requires ...

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What is the difference between Fulltime Plant Breeding vs Fulltime Plant Pathology?

AspectFulltime Plant BreedingFulltime Plant Pathology
Primary FocusDeveloping new plant varieties through genetic selectionDiagnosing and managing plant diseases
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Plant Science, Genetics, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, seed companies, agricultural firmsResearch labs, agricultural extension services, universities
Industry UsageCrop improvement, seed productionDisease management, crop protection

Fulltime Plant Breeding focuses on developing new plant varieties, while Fulltime Plant Pathology concentrates on diagnosing and controlling plant diseases. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and often work in research or agricultural settings, but their core objectives differ—one aims to improve crop genetics, the other to protect crops from pathogens.

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Assistant Breeder

Assistant Breeder

Ball Horticultural Company

Guadalupe, CA • On-site

$22.50 - $36/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
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

Salary Description
$22.50 - $36.00 per hour

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