Corn Hybrid Breeding Specialist

Beck's Hybrids; Goehner (NE); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits + HSA

401k match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Wellness programs

Corporate discounts

Company Christmas Party

Free lunch

Merchandise allowance

Descripción de la vacante

Beck’s Hybrids in Nebraska seeks a Corn Breeding Associate to work with corn breeders and researchers to develop top-performing dent corn hybrids. You will support summer and winter nurseries, manage seed and data, and help implement a modern breeding program in a team-driven environment. Requirements include a B.S.

in agriculture and hands-on plant breeding experience. You will need a valid driver’s license, pesticide applicator license, and forklift operation, with occasional travel and

Formación

• B.S in agricultural discipline plus 2 years of plant breeding experience.
• Possess or be able to obtain chauffer’s license.
• Possess or be able to obtain pesticide applicator license.
• Ability to operate a forklift and complete safety training.
• Ability to lead small groups and work independently with high quality standards.
• Must have valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Familiarity with breeding techniques is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Interact cooperatively with corn breeders and research staff to implement an efficient breeding program.
• Participate in summer and winter nurseries, overseeing shelling, packaging, planting, tissue sampling, pollinating, and harvest.
• Manage nursery pollinating crews and coordinate with HR and labor providers.
• Collect, summarize and report data to support the breeding program.
• Implement and manage seed inventory system.
• Collaborate with external firms and internal departments.

Conocimientos

Plant breeding experience

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Educación

B.S. in agricultural discipline

Herramientas

PRISM

Descripción del empleo

Beck’s Hybrids in Nebraska seeks a Corn Breeding Associate to work with corn breeders and researchers to develop top-performing dent corn hybrids. You will support summer and winter nurseries, manage seed and data, and help implement a modern breeding program in a team-driven environment. Requirements include a B.S.

in agriculture and hands-on plant breeding experience. You will need a valid driver’s license, pesticide applicator license, and forklift operation, with occasional travel and