Assistant Plant Breeder - Vegetable SeedPlease note before applying: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is a primary requirement for the successful candidate.About the roleMagnus Kahl Seeds is seeking a motivated Assistant Breeder to support our onion and shallot breeding program located in the Mildura region.
In this role, you will contribute to the development of improved varieties through field, glasshouse and seed production activities.
This is a hands-on position suited to someone with a robust interest in plant breeding and applied agricultural research.We are a specialist vegetable seed company focused on the breeding and development of high-quality onion and shallot varieties.
Our program integrates traditional breeding with modern technologies.Key responsibilitiesAssist with seed sowing, transplanting, crop maintenance,



data collection and bulb harvestingSupport breeding activities in isolation cages, including planting, fly installation, pollen viability testing, data collection, and seed harvestingRecord, organize, and manage data from breeding trials and seed production cagesAssist with leaf sampling from field trials and breeding cages for DNA analysisAbout youHave a degree in Agricultural Science and an understanding of plant genetics & breeding principlesKnowledge or experience in conducting agricultural field trials is desirableKnowledge of or a degree in plant pathology is an advantageDemonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills
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📌 Assistant Plant Breeder - Vegetable Seed (Victoria)
🏢 Magnus Kahl Seeds
📍 Victoria