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Manager Plant Breeding Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Maintenance of the plant pots * Reporting any issues to management to ensure a timely fix Safety & Compliance * Be aware of hazards in the workspace * Retain and understand department specific ...

Conservation Coordinator

Dayton, OH · On-site

$22.86 - $28.57/hr

... plant/pest management, management of woody species, tree seedling planting and care, and prairie ... breeding bird surveys, nest box maintenance, bat surveys, wildlife rescue, and nuisance wildlife ...

Maintenance of the plant pots * Reporting any issues to management to ensure a timely fix Safety & Compliance * Be aware of hazards in the workspace * Retain and understand department specific ...

Cultivation Technician

Toledo, OH · On-site

$18.50 - $19/hr

Maintenance of the plant pots * Reporting any issues to management to ensure a timely fix Safety & Compliance * Be aware of hazards in the workspace * Retain and understand department specific ...

Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of soil science, plant biology, animal science ... Ability to explain photosynthesis optimization, nutrient cycling, selective breeding, and precision ...

Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of soil science, plant biology, animal science ... Ability to explain photosynthesis optimization, nutrient cycling, selective breeding, and precision ...

Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of soil science, plant biology, animal science ... Ability to explain photosynthesis optimization, nutrient cycling, selective breeding, and precision ...

Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of soil science, plant biology, animal science ... Ability to explain photosynthesis optimization, nutrient cycling, selective breeding, and precision ...

Manager Plant Breeding information

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.

What are the most commonly searched types of Plant Breeding jobs in Ohio?

The most popular types of Plant Breeding jobs in Ohio are:

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Cultivation Technician

Green Thumb

Toledo, OH

$18.50 - $19/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago


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Job description

The Role

Does everything you touch turn green? If so, then GTI is looking for you!  As a Cultivation Technician you will provide the expert care and maintenance needed to grow healthy, strong cannabis plants, and be responsible for all aspects of plant growth. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, positive individual who can think of no better way to spend the workday than potting, pruning, and tending to the health of our cannabis plants with the utmost care and precision. Cannabis is a heavily regulated industry; therefore, all employees are required to follow safety and compliance regulations.

Essential Functions
  • Plant Life
    • Topping plants
    • Bottoming plants
    • Transplanting & Defoliating
    • Tending to grow types of media
    • Scouting for disease or potential insects
    • Training plants
    • Adhere to national grow model and standards
  • Harvest: (smaller cites)
    • Prepare room for harvest
    • Harvest/ take down plants
    • Defoliate and break plants into smaller pieces
    • Hang plants on dry rack
    • Clean both dry and flower rooms in between harvests
  • Sanitation:
    • Sweeping, mopping and all other required cleaning
    • Cleaning of the plant housing devices
    • Maintenance and cleaning of the plant tables
    • Maintenance of the plant pots
    • Reporting any issues to management to ensure a timely fix
Safety & Compliance
  • Be aware of hazards in the workspace
  • Retain and understand department specific training
  • Report safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow-up actions
  • Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and PPE requirements
  • Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements
  • Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor
  • Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor
  • Report and escalate safety & quality concerns
Working Conditions
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
  • Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus
  • Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product
  • Must be able to work in an environment that is 85+ degrees and 70% humidity for extended periods
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
  • Must be able and willing to work at heights 6ft-8ft high using catwalk platforms, ladders, platform ladders, and scaffolds.
  • Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).
Qualifications
  • Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; Associate degree or certifications preferred
  • Prior cannabis experience not required.
Additional Requirements
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Must possess valid state ID
  • Must be able to obtain, and maintain, state badging requirements in order to work in in cannabis industry (requires background check and state review)

The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Green Thumb Pay Range
$18.50—$19 USD

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