Sorghum & Millets Breeding Tech II - Field & Lab

Nex-Tech Classifieds; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Nex-Tech Classifieds is seeking an assistant for the sorghum and pearl millet breeding program in Hays, Kansas. The role involves field work from April to November, greenhouse tasks during off-season, and data collection for parental lines and hybrids.

Responsibilities include field prep, planting, irrigating, crossing, selection assist, seed handling, storage, and seed shipping. A valid driver's license and at least 1 year of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Field preparation, fertilizer and herbicide application.
• Planting, irrigating breeding field nurseries, field crossing.
• Assist selection, data collection and plot harvests.
• Seed processing, storage and shipping to winter nursery.
• Support sorghum and millets breeding program.

Skills

Relevant experience

Driver's license

Job description

Nex-Tech Classifieds is seeking an assistant for the sorghum and pearl millet breeding program in Hays, Kansas. The role involves field work from April to November, greenhouse tasks during off-season, and data collection for parental lines and hybrids.

Responsibilities include field prep, planting, irrigating, crossing, selection assist, seed handling, storage, and seed shipping. A valid driver's license and at least 1 year of relevant experience are required.