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