Field Testing Breeding Technical Trainee

Field Testing Breeding Technical Trainee

Job Purpose

• This trainee position offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in plant breeding operations and to gain initial experience in practical field trials with an international seed company.
• This program is ideal for graduating students who want to pursue a career in agronomic research and crop production.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of seed preparation, planting, harvesting and data collection.
• Perform computer-related activities, including handheld data collection, data management and providing support for all day-to-day activities.
• Coordinate and assist in all seed preparation operations including seed shelling, packaging, treating and packet arrangement.
• Coordinate and assist with all field operations including machine planting yield trial plots, nurseries, pollinations, data collection and m...