Breeder Technician

BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY • Elburn, IL

4h • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

To help color the world and bring excitement in the world of flowers and vegetable, this position supports PanAmerican breeding and research efforts to bring new flower and vegetable products to market.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Ability to work well independently and in groups.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Good vision and hand-eye coordination to see and manipulate small objects (flower parts and seed)·Partners with others to get work done
• Shows personal commitment and takes action to continuously improve
• Accepts assignments that broaden capabilities
• Pushes self and helps others achieve results
• Occasional travel between West Chicago, IL and Elburn, IL locations

Responsibilities

• Proficient and accurate execution of breeding and research tasks, such as: sowing seed, transplanting, plant maintenance, pollinating, cross-pollinating, data collection, seed harvest, and seed cleaning. To ensure quality of breeding material and breeding timelines are being met.
• Communicate with breeders, grower staff, supervisors, and other technicians to ensure accurate execution of breeding related activities
• Proficient and accurate record flower and seed data entry
• Proficient and accurate label printing skills
• Assist in the maintenance of an organized seed inventory system
• Assist in ensuring organized movement of plant materials

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave
• 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED