PLANT BREEDING TECHNICIAN-Des Moines(US).. NEED Bachelor Degree in Plant breeding, Horticulture with a minimum of 2 years Experience!!

Position Title: PLANT BREEDING TECHNICIAN

Job ID: 2013-2100

Location: US-Des Moines(U)

Category: Research & Development

Position: Plant Breeding Technician, Specialty Crop Improvement (SCI), Kemin Industries

Reports To: Manager, Breeding & Selection Section, Specialty Crop Improvement.

Direct Reports: Part-time GH help

Overall Function:

The plant breeding technician plays an important role in coordinating daily greenhouse and breeding operations as part of the primary plant breeding, selection, and scale-up process for Kemin’s Specialty Crop Improvement team. This includes the performance of manual and skilled work consisting of conducting various tasks associated with the daily husbandry of the plants, collecting tissue samples, collecting seed, propagating plants, field transplanting and tasks associated with maintaining the health of the living greenhouse collection and facilities. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and operate greenhouses for plant breeding and research.
• Maintain greenhouse facility, including installation, maintenance, and repair of specialized heating, cooling, ventilation, irrigation and/or other equipment.
• Purchase greenhouse supplies.
• Grow and care for plants and make sure they stay healthy, using integrated pest and efficient nutrient management.
• Assist in plant breeding operations and provide technical support
• Collect plant material for routine lab analysis.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for propagating target plant species.
• Participate in field transplanting and harvest teams.
• Learn and/or develop new methods for optimizing target species greenhouse and field productivity.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor degree in plant breeding, horticulture or agronomy with a minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred
• Self-motivation and problem solving skills.
• A passion for plants and working in a greenhouse and field environment.
• Ability to work alone and in teams, capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a minimal English proficiency level of Intermediate Lowas defined in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
• Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and enjoys working both in-doors and out-doors
• Decision Making & Freedom to Act: Kemin believes in allowing its employees the freedom to make decisions and action them in accordance with their ability and level of reporting. 
• Working Conditions: The Greenhouse Specialist (Research Associate 1) is based at Kemin Industries, Inc. headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa. The exempt-level position is considered to be 40 hours per week, but requires tremendous flexibility.

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