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.
Main internal contacts
Breeding Technicians - Cooperate
Assistant Breeder - Receive instructions
Main external contacts
NA - NA
# direct reports
NA
# indirect reports
NA
Financial Responsibilities
Revenue: n/a
Budget: n/a
Minimum working and thinking level
Secondary education level (highschool)
No Experience Required
Minimum years of relevant work experience
Required Certifications, Knowledge And Skills
Basic knowledge of MS Office applications Computer skills Basic profiency 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
Level Distinctive Key Accountabilities
As opposed to Breeding Technician (level 2)
Works under direct supervision Activities are planned by team lead Routine work Communication only within own department