PLANT BREEDING TECHNICIAN - Spherion
Fort Myers, FL 33913
About the Job
Spherion Staffing is currently assisting a global leader in seed breeding and production located here in Fort Myers, FL. They are seeking a Plant Breeding Technician. This position will be responsible for performing and/or coordinating diverse tasks such as sowing, transplanting, crop maintenance, sanitation, pollination, harvesting, evaluation, record keeping, and seed extraction for the Tomato breeding program.
Benefits & Perks:
-Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
-Life Insurance
-401k program with company match
-Profit Sharing program
-Performance Incentive Bonus program
-Paid Vacation
-Sick Leave
-14 paid company holidays
-Paid Family Leave
-Company provided EAP
-Company provided subsidy for health/fitness clubs
Responsibilities:
-Review and follow protocols set and approved by the program leader, according to company polices.
-Assists in maintaining greenhouse plants for tomato breeding projects. Duties include sowing, following sanitation protocols, crop maintenance, pollination, seed extraction.
-Check on seedlings in the transplant house and the plants in the greenhouse and make sure they are growing according to industry standards.
-Check on the greenhouses??? irrigation and cooling systems and learn how to trouble- shoot malfunctions.
-Keep track of the field and greenhouse supplies making sure they are available when needed.
-Actively participates in the planning, design, execution, maintenance, evaluation, harvest, and seed extraction on tomato field trials.
-Assists pathology staff on diverse tasks relating to tomato disease screens. Scout the plants in the field and greenhouses for pests and diseases; report findings to the supervisor and field manager.
-Coordinate with the field manager and/or his assistant regarding chemical applications in the field and/or greenhouses.
-Assists tomato breeding staff on seed inventory management, organization, and record keeping. Check the functionality of different equipment as directed and report any problems to the supervisor and farm manager.
-Supervises and assists labor crews with trial set-up, clean-up, and with the maintenance and storage of trial materials and equipment.
-Assists with trial record keeping, data entry, and analysis.
-Oversees and directs contract labor as needed and checks their work quality.
-Ensure company safety policies are being followed.
-Assists in coordinating and evaluating off-station trials.
-Coordinates with other station personnel to perform weekend greenhouse check-up on a rotational basis.
-Safely operate greenhouse and laboratory equipment as necessary.
-Other duties as assigned.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
-Knowledge of basic horticulture, biology and/or microbiology.
-Strong desire to learn and improve horticultural knowledge relating to vegetable breeding and plant pathology.
-Ability to perform tasks in accordance with specific, detailed instructions and protocols.
-Good communication skills and ability to work well and coordinate activities with co- workers.
-Must have excellent manual dexterity, spatial perception, and visual discrimination.
-Ability to perform high quality work with minimal supervision.
-Ability to freely identify and solve basic horticultural/agricultural problems as encountered.
-Must be able to work under different weather conditions such as extremes of temperature, humidity, and rain.
-Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
-Must maintain good working attitude under above conditions.
-Must maintain accuracy and efficiency while performing tedious tasks.
-Must be willing and able to wear personal protective gear when required and/or necessary.
-Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
-Must be able to work with chemicals and other irritating substances using all required PPE
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
-Bachelor???s degree in horticulture and/or related field/agricultural experience
desirable.
-Agricultural background highly desirable.
-Computer experience with Microsoft Office 365 software desired.
-Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.
-Must have valid drivers license.
There are several ways to apply!
Apply in person Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am-11:30am or call our office to schedule an appointment at 239-939-9999
Address: 12500 World Plaza Ln bldg 40 suite 1, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Apply on line www.spherionjobcentral.com
Email your resume by replying to this post
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Benefits & Perks:
-Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
-Life Insurance
-401k program with company match
-Profit Sharing program
-Performance Incentive Bonus program
-Paid Vacation
-Sick Leave
-14 paid company holidays
-Paid Family Leave
-Company provided EAP
-Company provided subsidy for health/fitness clubs
Responsibilities:
-Review and follow protocols set and approved by the program leader, according to company polices.
-Assists in maintaining greenhouse plants for tomato breeding projects. Duties include sowing, following sanitation protocols, crop maintenance, pollination, seed extraction.
-Check on seedlings in the transplant house and the plants in the greenhouse and make sure they are growing according to industry standards.
-Check on the greenhouses??? irrigation and cooling systems and learn how to trouble- shoot malfunctions.
-Keep track of the field and greenhouse supplies making sure they are available when needed.
-Actively participates in the planning, design, execution, maintenance, evaluation, harvest, and seed extraction on tomato field trials.
-Assists pathology staff on diverse tasks relating to tomato disease screens. Scout the plants in the field and greenhouses for pests and diseases; report findings to the supervisor and field manager.
-Coordinate with the field manager and/or his assistant regarding chemical applications in the field and/or greenhouses.
-Assists tomato breeding staff on seed inventory management, organization, and record keeping. Check the functionality of different equipment as directed and report any problems to the supervisor and farm manager.
-Supervises and assists labor crews with trial set-up, clean-up, and with the maintenance and storage of trial materials and equipment.
-Assists with trial record keeping, data entry, and analysis.
-Oversees and directs contract labor as needed and checks their work quality.
-Ensure company safety policies are being followed.
-Assists in coordinating and evaluating off-station trials.
-Coordinates with other station personnel to perform weekend greenhouse check-up on a rotational basis.
-Safely operate greenhouse and laboratory equipment as necessary.
-Other duties as assigned.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
-Knowledge of basic horticulture, biology and/or microbiology.
-Strong desire to learn and improve horticultural knowledge relating to vegetable breeding and plant pathology.
-Ability to perform tasks in accordance with specific, detailed instructions and protocols.
-Good communication skills and ability to work well and coordinate activities with co- workers.
-Must have excellent manual dexterity, spatial perception, and visual discrimination.
-Ability to perform high quality work with minimal supervision.
-Ability to freely identify and solve basic horticultural/agricultural problems as encountered.
-Must be able to work under different weather conditions such as extremes of temperature, humidity, and rain.
-Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
-Must maintain good working attitude under above conditions.
-Must maintain accuracy and efficiency while performing tedious tasks.
-Must be willing and able to wear personal protective gear when required and/or necessary.
-Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
-Must be able to work with chemicals and other irritating substances using all required PPE
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
-Bachelor???s degree in horticulture and/or related field/agricultural experience
desirable.
-Agricultural background highly desirable.
-Computer experience with Microsoft Office 365 software desired.
-Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.
-Must have valid drivers license.
There are several ways to apply!
Apply in person Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am-11:30am or call our office to schedule an appointment at 239-939-9999
Address: 12500 World Plaza Ln bldg 40 suite 1, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Apply on line www.spherionjobcentral.com
Email your resume by replying to this post
Spherion_gtwb_fortmyers
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