Wheat Breeding Program Technician

3 days ago

Champaign, Illinois, United States KWS SAAT SE Full time
Job Summary

The Station Technician will play a crucial role in supporting the wheat breeding activities by providing technical assistance for yield trial and early generation program components. This position requires a strong understanding of crop production, farming practices, and farm equipment operation and repair.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical support for SRW and other breeding activities in the USA.
  • Assist the Station Manager in executing effective field research operations at all locations, including preparation, sowing, maintenance, and harvest of the breeding nursery and yield trials.
  • Operate small research equipment, including tractors, plot planters, sprayers, and plot combines.
  • Ensure company assets are adequately maintained.
  • Support breeders in field data collection and harvest activities.
  • Coordinate activities to turn around seeds between harvest and sowing.
  • Train and provide technical supervision of seasonal staff.
  • Ensure purchasing is kept within budget and authority levels are not exceeded.
  • Work variable hours as needed.
  • Ensure adherence to company handbook, Rules, Guidelines, Procedures, and safety policies.
  • Regularly travel and/or drive on behalf of the business.
  • Meet attendance requirements.
Requirements
  • Knowledge of crop production, farming practices, and farm equipment operation and repair.
  • Good mechanical skills.
  • Ability to work outdoors.
  • Ability to work non-standard hours when needed.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to obtain and maintain a CDL.
  • Forklift driver's license and pesticide applicators license.
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Preferred Qualifications
  • BA/BS in Agriculture or related degree.
  • 2+ years of appropriate work experience in crop farming and/or a field-based research environment.
  • People management skills.
Working Environment

The Station Technician must be able to work in varied environmental conditions, including loud, hot, cold, dusty, and damp environments. The ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, night shifts, and holidays, is required. Travel may be necessary, including overnights.

The physical demands of this job include standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reaching with hands and arms. The ability to lift and move up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally is required.

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