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Hopsteiner

Associate Breeding Project Lead

Yakima, WA · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Manage biological entities, plant inventory, and technical data within R&D information systems ... Breeding and Technical Support: * Organize logistics for marker-assisted selection, including ...

KWS SAAT SE

Seed Processing Manager

Tangent, OR · On-site

The Seed Processing Manager ensures compliance with all safety, security and emergency regulations ... It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugarbeet, corn, cereals ...

Bayer

Breeding Operations Associate

Woodland, CA

$78.64K - $117.96K/yr

Supervising the growing of plant breeding nurseries and related research trials, both in ... Coordinate with Pipeline Enablement Associates to manage labor execution for breeding operational ...

Bayer

Breeding Operations Associate

Woodland, CA · On-site

$78.64K - $117.96K/yr

Supervising the growing of plant breeding nurseries and related research trials, both in ... Coordinate with Pipeline Enablement Associates to manage labor execution for breeding operational ...

LG Seeds

Sr Regional Corn Breeding Lead

Boone, IA · Hybrid

Ph.D. in plant breeding or quantitative genetics * Ten (10) or more years of experience in corn inbred and hybrid development. * Experience managing teams and mentoring employees and technicians.

Bayer

$78.64K - $117.96K/yr

Supervising the growing of plant breeding nurseries and related research trials, both in ... Coordinate with Pipeline Enablement Associates to manage labor execution for breeding operational ...

Bayer Inc.

Breeding Operations Associate

Woodland, CA

$78.64K - $117.96K/yr

Supervising the growing of plant breeding nurseries and related research trials, both in ... Coordinate with Pipeline Enablement Associates to manage labor execution for breeding operational ...

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager plant breeding in the United States is $106,365.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $153,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Manager Plant Breeding, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manager Plant Breeding, you need expertise in genetics, plant breeding techniques, and crop science, often supported by a master's or doctoral degree in plant breeding or a related field. Familiarity with breeding software, molecular marker technologies, and data analysis tools is typically required. Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure effective breeding program management, innovation, and successful collaboration within multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-yield, resilient crop varieties.

What are the typical challenges a Manager Plant Breeding faces when leading a breeding program?

A Manager Plant Breeding often encounters challenges such as balancing the need for rapid variety development with ensuring genetic diversity and crop resilience. Managing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating field trials across multiple locations, and integrating new technologies like marker-assisted selection can also be demanding. Additionally, the role requires staying up-to-date with regulatory requirements and ensuring that breeding activities align with both commercial goals and sustainability practices. Effective communication with research staff, agronomists, and commercial partners is crucial for success.

What are Manager Plant Breeding jobs?

Manager Plant Breeding jobs involve leading teams and overseeing projects related to the development and improvement of plant varieties. This role typically includes coordinating breeding programs, managing research staff, setting breeding objectives, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Managers in plant breeding work closely with scientists, agronomists, and sometimes commercial partners to develop plants with desirable traits such as higher yield, disease resistance, or climate adaptability. The position requires strong leadership skills, a background in agricultural science or genetics, and experience with plant breeding methodologies.

What is the difference between Manager Plant Breeding vs Plant Breeding Specialist?

AspectManager Plant BreedingPlant Breeding Specialist
ResponsibilitiesOversees breeding programs, manages teams, develops strategiesConducts breeding experiments, develops new plant varieties
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Plant Science, experience in breedingBachelor's or Master's in Plant Science, hands-on breeding experience
Work EnvironmentLeadership role, project management, team coordinationLaboratory and field research, experimental work
Industry UsageCommon in agricultural companies, research institutionsUsed in similar settings, often as a technical role

The main difference is that the Manager Plant Breeding oversees breeding programs and manages teams, while the Plant Breeding Specialist focuses on conducting experiments and developing new plant varieties. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work in related environments, but the manager has additional leadership responsibilities.

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Plant Breeder

Plant Breeder

Spring Meadow Nursery Inc

Grand Haven, MI • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Are you passionate about discovering and introducing the best woody ornamentals to the globally recognized Proven Winners® ColorChoice® brand? Since 2004, our brand has been at the forefront of introducing new shrubs, and this role offers you the opportunity to work with a wide array of plant genera and collaborate with a team on plant evaluations and product development strategies.


Plant Breeder will be responsible for researching specific groups of genera and develop and facilitate a breeding plan. Utilize traditional, as well as, next-generation breeding techniques, embryo rescue, ploidy manipulation, and mutagenesis. This position will involve seedling selection, plant rogueing, and experiment documentation. Assist in growing and production aspects of new plants and systems for breeding activities. Enjoy being part of a team motivated to bring the best varieties to market. Reporting to Breeding Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Research specific assigned genera.
  • Unique traits of interest, base chromosome numbers, ploidy levels, phylogenetics, new cultivars of value, wild germplasm of value, the heritability of traits, and prior breeding efforts.
  • Discuss breeding plans and ideas with the Plant Breeding Manager.
  • Execute crosses with a team through hand pollination, fly cages, bee cages, etc.
  • Utilize traditional breeding, mutation breeding, ploidy manipulation, radiation, and chemical techniques.
  • Source germplasm and plant material for breeding purposes.
  • Schedule fruit/seed collection and processing.
  • Evaluate, sort and rogue seedlings.
  • Select, document and request propagation of new varieties.
  • Take pictures, record notes on selection and request propagation of new selections.
  • Join relevant plant societies and attend industry and plant breeding events to network and continue self-development.
  • Schedule, track, manage stock plants, pollen collection and storage.
  • Maintain small lots of plants for breeding purposes.
  • Assist with seed germination plan.
  • Maintain and store collected seed.
  • Over winter seed and prepare for germination.
  • Continuous improvement on germination rates.
  • Use facilities and develop proposals to speed up the process.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Perform other related duties as required.
  • Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Employee Handbook
  • Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Safety Handbook.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

  • BS required, Master’s or Ph.D. preferred; in horticulture, genetics, biology or related field and hands-on experience in plant breeding and plant mutation techniques. Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work both independently and as a team. Must be creative, innovative, and be a results-oriented team player. Computer skills are required for the nursery database as well as proficiency in Excel and Word.
  • Must possess the ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move 30 pounds

Performance Requirements:

  • Must maintain a level of performance equivalent to company standards, that being a “Meets Expectations” in all areas of your performance evaluations (including but not limited to, Self and Management reviews).

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.