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Plant Path

Research Technician

Sanford, NC · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Company Details Plant Path is a new commercial agricultural company with breeding, agronomy, and field trials located in North Carolina. The company improves food crops to satisfy the needs of ...

KWS SAAT SE

Mechanical Maintenance Lead

Tangent, OR · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

About KWS KWS is one of the world's leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated ...

KWS SAAT SE

Seed Processing Line Operator

Tangent, OR · On-site

$23.28/hr

About KWS KWS is one of the world's leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated ...

Bayer Inc.

Operations Associate II

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$616/wk

In this role, you help develop new or improved products and hybrids by implementing traditional and advanced plant breeding techniques, conducting greenhouse operation that support key objectives in ...

Limagrain

Research Assistant

Immokalee, FL · On-site

$17.25 - $23.75/hr

... plant pathologists, geneticists, and other departments to support breeding projects • Manage tissue sampling and submission of genotyping and pathology projects • Travel to domestic and ...

Bayer

Operations Associate II

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$61K - $92K/yr

In this role, you help develop new or improved products and hybrids by implementing traditional and advanced plant breeding techniques, conducting greenhouse operation that support key objectives in ...

Crookham Company

Knowledge of agriculture and interest in plant breeding or seed production.Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.Ability to supervise and motivate seasonal ...

Syngenta

Applied Double Haploid Scientist

Nampa, ID · On-site

This role will play a pivotal role in advancing breeding efficiency across corn and cereals through innovative, scalable doubled haploid (DH) technologies. This position integrates expertise in plant ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for plant breeder in the United States is $99,873.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,500.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Plant Breeder, you need a solid background in plant biology, genetics, and agronomy, typically supported by a relevant bachelor’s or master's degree. Experience with laboratory equipment, field research tools, and breeding database software, as well as familiarity with molecular marker techniques, is often required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are critical soft skills in this field. These competencies ensure the successful development of improved plant varieties and efficient collaboration within multidisciplinary research teams.

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A Plant Breeder develops new plant varieties with improved traits such as higher yield, disease resistance, and better adaptability to environmental conditions. They use traditional breeding techniques, genetic modification, and biotechnology to enhance plant characteristics. Their work involves research, field trials, data analysis, and collaboration with farmers and agricultural scientists. Plant Breeders play a crucial role in ensuring food security and sustainable agriculture.

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Research Technician

Plant Path

Sanford, NC • On-site

$18 - $22/hr

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Company Details

Plant Path is a new commercial agricultural company with breeding, agronomy, and field trials located in North Carolina. The company improves food crops to satisfy the needs of growers, processors, and consumers. Plant Path is a science and technology company built around stevia breeding and genetics through a history with the crop that dates to 2014. The company is now seeking to grow its technical team in Sanford, NC with outstanding individuals that will assist with flawless execution of greenhouse and field-based breeding and agronomic research activities.


Plant Path’s goal is to improve the lives of billions of people each year through its products, while making a significant contribution to improve the environment and save our planet. By bringing the best crop improvement science and technology forward, improved stevia will bring value in the new regions where it is grown and in the health benefits brought to the populace due to reduced sugar consumption. As an employer, Plant Path operates with the highest standards of ethics. If you come to work for us, you will be respected and valued for your individual skills and contributions and have a voice in the ultimate success of the company.


Job Details

  • Based in Sanford, NC
  • Pay range $18-22/hour
  • Work weekdays, 40 hours per week with a team of R&D scientists and other technicians. Overtime during periods of peak activity is required. Infrequent weekend and holiday work may be required.
  • Plant, grow, monitor, pollinate, harvest, and collect data in field and greenhouse experiments.
  • Assist with field and greenhouse maintenance, including but not limited to scouting, pest management, irrigation, environmental control, germination, propagation, and inventory.    
  • Report phenotypic data collected to the breeding database, ensuring that the data meets the quality standards expected and is loaded in a timely fashion.
  • Utilize barcoding and inventory software to track and store seed and plant samples.
  • Maintain a supply inventory and request supply purchases as needed for research operations.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and promptly report challenges with breeding operations while proactively identifying potential solutions.
  • Continuously propose options for improving efficiency and quality of breeding operations, including efficiencies in processes, techniques, and flow.
  • Comply with local health, safety, and environment requirements, including but not limited to prevention, incident reporting, and remedial actions.
  • Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for research operations.
  • Adapt to changes in workflows to maintain overall productivity.
  • Must be comfortable working outdoors and in greenhouses in all weather conditions, including heat during summer months
  • Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required


Qualifications

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in an agriculture or science-related field, or equivalent work experience in a relevant field
  • Applied research or agricultural experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in collecting data from plants and curating datasets for consistency and quality is preferred. 
  • Working knowledge of field production and/or greenhouse systems
  • Attention to detail and the ability to keep accurate records
  • Computer skills required; experience with tablets, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office is preferred.
  • High level of integrity and work ethics
  • Ability to complete solo tasks as well as collaborating with colleagues in a team environment
  • Maintain a positive attitude, and drive for results in every situation
  • Ability to work effectively in a constantly changing and fast-paced environment

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