What are the responsibilities and job description for the Breeding Technician I CC - Flower position at Johnny's Selected Seeds?
Job Description
Job Description
Johnny's Selected Seeds was established in 1973 by our Founder and Chairman, Rob Johnston, Jr. Today we are 100% Employee Owned . Johnny's mission is Helping 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 designed tools and equipment. We take pride in the wealth of information and depth of experience we offer our customer base, nationwide and globally.
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 - Flower
Onsite Albion, ME
Position Summary
The Breeding Technician I - Flower position assists the flower 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 does rotate 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, pollinations, harvest, seed extraction and cleaning, quality evaluations, etc.
- Assist in data collection
- 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
- 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 pollination, selection, or 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
Qualifications & Skills
Physical Requirements
Benefits :
Johnny's Selected Seeds is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status
