Hybrid Wheat Breeding Technician - Field & Lab

Kws Saat Ag; Moorhead (MN); Vor Ort; USD 37.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension plan with 401(k)

Flexible PTO

Training & development opportunities

Diverse international team

Zusammenfassung

KWS Seeds LLC is seeking a permanent full-time Breeding Technician for Spring Wheat in Moorhead, MN. You will support yield trials, screening nurseries, and related breeding activities, coordinating with breeders and the station team to ensure high-quality data collection and timely delivery of seeds and materials.

The role requires a basic to strong interest in breeding and agronomy, good communication skills, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent; interest in breeding, agronomy, genetics, or related fields.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Aufgaben

• Support breeders and station manager to execute wheat yield trials and screening nurseries.
• Collect data in maintenance nursery and assist breeders with PVP documents.
• Plan and execute breeding activities with station team; assist with crosses and greenhouse work.
• Train seasonal staff and interns; supervise activities to turnaround seeds between harvest and sowing.
• Create field plans, field books, and record data with technical equipment and software.
• Coordinate shipment of breeding materials to partners domestically and internationally; manage supplies within budget.

Kenntnisse

Basic computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Valid driver’s license

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Breeding or related field

Tools

Forklift license

Jobbeschreibung

KWS Seeds LLC is seeking a permanent full-time Breeding Technician for Spring Wheat in Moorhead, MN. You will support yield trials, screening nurseries, and related breeding activities, coordinating with breeders and the station team to ensure high-quality data collection and timely delivery of seeds and materials.

The role requires a basic to strong interest in breeding and agronomy, good communication skills, and a valid driver’s license.