Purpose: Preparation and support with the execution of breeding programs.
Geographical Scope
1 country
Operational Level
Operational
Key Accountabilities
- Preparation of the seed lots necessary for the breeding/screening trials.
- Assistance in sowing, monitoring germination after sowing, pricking out and planting.
- Execution of crossing programs and related activities on the instructions of the (Assistant) Breeder.
- Routine seed preparation of disease tests (in cooperation with the Routine Disease Testing team), and routine leaf sample tests for diseases control in the lab and for marker testing.
- Administrative processing of disease/marker test results and seed lots.
Minimum Working and Thinking Level
Secondary education level (highschool)
Minimum Years of Relevant Work Experience
No experience required
Required Certifications, Knowledge and Skills
- Basic knowledge of MS Office applications
- Computer skills
- Basic proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal preferred
Working Conditions
- Working in conditioned climate/high temperatures
- Working outside in different weather conditions
- Includes repetitive work