- Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Entry
- $55K–$82K per year
A hands-on breeding technician focused on propagation, cultivation, maintenance, and evaluation of breeding materials (primarily potatoes and oats) in greenhouses, growth rooms, and field environments.
Compensation
The expected compensation range for this position is between $54,700 - $82,050.
Responsibilities
- Work with potato and oat breeders to perform tasks primarily in greenhouses and growth room settings
- Support daily greenhouse, growth room, and controlled-environment operations
- Perform plant propagation activities including seeding, transplanting, cuttings, tuber handling, vegetative propagation
- Prepare growth areas, growing media, containers, irrigation systems, and environmental controls
- Conduct routine plant care activities including watering, fertilization, pruning, staking, training, integrated pest management
Requirements
- Horticulture
- Plant Science
- Plant Breeding
- Agronomy
- Greenhouse Management