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PepsiCo

Potato Breeding Technician

Rhinelander, WI

$54K - $82K/yr

A motivated, hands-on breeding technician with a passion for plants and experience working in a ... Ability to work independently while managing multiple plant production and research activities ...

PepsiCo

Potato Breeding Technician

Rhinelander, WI · On-site

$54K - $82K/yr

A motivated, hands-on breeding technician with a passion for plants and experience working in a ... Ability to work independently while managing multiple plant production and research activities ...

PepsiCo

Potato Breeding Technician

Rhinelander, WI · On-site

$54K - $82K/yr

A motivated, hands-on breeding technician with a passion for plants and experience working in a ... Ability to work independently while managing multiple plant production and research activities ...

PepsiCo

Potato Breeding Technician

Rhinelander, WI · On-site

$54K - $82K/yr

A motivated, hands-on breeding technician with a passion for plants and experience working in a ... Ability to work independently while managing multiple plant production and research activities ...

PepsiCo

Potato Breeding Technician

Rhinelander, WI · On-site

$54K - $82K/yr

A motivated, hands-on breeding technician with a passion for plants and experience working in a ... Ability to work independently while managing multiple plant production and research activities ...

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How much do manager plant breeding jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 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 is a manager plant breeding?

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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a manager plant breeding?

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 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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Infographic showing various Manager Plant Breeding job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,365 per year, or $51.1 per hour.

Research Technician (Plant Breeding)

Grand Junction, MI • On-site

MBG Marketing
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$17 - $23.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description

Position Purpose

The Research Technician is responsible for closely working with the breeders to develop proprietary varieties of northern and southern highbush blueberries for Berry Blue, LLC. In this position, you will perform a variety of tasks applicable to plant breeding however, your main responsibilities will be collecting and organizing plant samples and data, optimizing phenotyping protocols, assisting in the development and improvement of breeding tools, designing, and executing research experiments, and performing laboratory activities.


Organizational Relationships

Direct Supervisor: Plant Breeding Manager

Significant Relationships: Berry Blue Team and Horticulture

Org Management: Plant Breeding Manager and Director of Berry Blue


Locations

1.  Grand Junction, MI


Accountabilities and Responsibilities

1. Collect, organize, and process tissue samples for DNA extraction for genomic and marker assisted breeding efforts.

2. Assist with evaluation of breeding blocks and collect phenotypic data on breeding populations such as fruit quality (parameters include pH, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, etc.) and other relevant traits including insect and disease resistance.

3. Assist in the selection of promising individuals for advancement to further stages of evaluation and commercialization.

4. Consolidate, upload, and assist with the analysis of phenotypic data.

5. Assist with the optimization of phenotyping protocols.

6. Execute controlled pollinations based on the crosses designed by the breeders.

7. Assist with record keeping and management of breeding database.

8. Understand basic breeding concepts and strategies as well as crop and pest management and their application in blueberry.

9. Assist with the daily operation of greenhouse and field trial sites, and plant care and maintenance including but not limited to sowing, transplanting, plant propagation, watering, fertilizing, hedging, inventory, monitoring of research field/trial sites for weeds, insects, disease development, soil & plant tissue sampling, field mapping, and tagging of plants.

10. Report and inform supervisor of concerns in a timely manner.

11. Prepare and present reports and summaries.

12. Other projects assigned by manager.

Requirements

 Qualifications and Skills Required

1. Bachelor's degree in Biology, Horticulture, Agronomy, or closely related field.

2. Experience in field sample and data collection, and laboratory/research activities is preferred.

3. Able to grasp new concepts quickly.

4. Genuine interest in contributing to the development of next generation blueberry cultivars.

5. Able to work independently and in a team.

6. Demonstrated attention to detail.

7. Excellent time management and organizational skills.

8. Knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

10. Flexibility with job requirements and location.

11. Weekend and holiday work may be required.


Physical Demand (With or without accommodations)

1. Must be available on weekends and prepared for a 40+ hours of work (as the business need requires).

2. Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

3. Travel to various field sites (in and out of state).

4. Current and valid driver's license is required. 

5. Must be able to lift and carry 25-50lbs.


Location: Grand Junction, MI

Hours: Full-time, Exempt 

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