Overview
Breeding Technician CC – Pepper Jobs in Albion, Maine, USA at Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Position: Breeding Technician I CC – Pepper
Location: Albion
Johnny’s Selected Seedswas established in 1973 by our Founder and Chairman, Rob Johnston, Jr. Today we are100% Employee Owned. Johnny’s mission isHelping families, friends, and communities to feed one another by providing superior seeds, tools, information, and service.
Johnny’s is renowned for our exceptional customer service offering seeds, tools, supplies and information to direct market growers and avid home gardeners. We source, breed, trial, and sell outstanding selected varieties of vegetables, cut flowers, herbs, and farm seed, as well as thoughtfully designedtools and equipment.
If you are passionate about good, healthy food and would choose to work for a company with fellow co-owners who are passionate about our mission and values, Johnny’s may be the place for you!
Breeding Technician I CC – Pepper
Onsite Albion, ME
Position Summary
The Breeding Technician I – Pepper position assists the Solanaceous breeder in coordinating and executing the yearly breeding cycle, including management of field & greenhouse operations, coordination of logistics with other departments, data collection, and leading seasonal workers. The ideal candidate will be research-oriented with a strong interest in agriculture and crop improvement.This position is full-time and doesrotate to the Contact Center in the off season for two days a week, the other three days remain onsite.
Responsibilities
Support all aspects of breeding program logistics and activities, including seeding, transplanting, field & greenhouse maintenance, hand pollinations, harvest, seed extraction and cleaning, quality evaluations, etc.
Assist in data collection in field and greenhouse using hand-held device
Manage seed storage and organization, including maintaining physical inventory and using the breeding database software for digital record-keeping
Lead and train seasonal employees
Acquire and maintain department supplies
Participate in department and crop-specific team meetings
Support efforts in molecular marker testing by collecting leaf tissue samples and data manipulation
Continue training/educational efforts to obtain new skills as required to stay current with the program
Potentially travel to offsite nurseries in other states for seed extraction and data collection
Assist in other projects and perform other duties when needed
Provide professional and high-quality customer service
Self-motivated
Find the right solutions to customers’ needs
Education
High school diploma or GED required
One or more years of relevant agriculture or research experience is preferred
Qualifications & Skills
Highattention to detailand accuracy, in bothhands-ontasks and record keeping
Excellentcommunication skills, both verbal and written
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
A work style comfortable with repetitivehands-onactivities in the field and in the greenhouse
Able to work effectively on own or as part of a team
Crew management experience is desirable
Availability to work extended hours and varied days during peak times in the season
Availability to travel to offsite nurseries and/or conferences
Brings apositive attitudeto the job and enjoys working with adiversegroup of people
Enthusiastic interest in peppers (sweet and hot)
Valid Maine driver’s license
Ability to follow processes and detailed instructions
Working in a safe and effect…
Title: Breeding Technician CC – Pepper
Company: Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Location: Albion, Maine, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
