OPS- Corn Breeding
About The Position
This time-limited position assists with corn breeding activities in field and greenhouse environments. Duties include preparing and maintaining growing areas, providing general crop care, and performing controlled hand pollination. The role also involves identifying plants and reproductive stages ready for pollination, collecting and applying pollen, and following procedures to prevent cross-pollination or contamination. Accurate records of pollination crosses, plant information, dates, and other required data are essential. The position also supports crop tagging, labeling, sample collection, harvesting, and other agricultural duties throughout the growing season. The role requires physical work for extended periods and may involve outdoor work in hot, humid, dusty, or changing weather, as well as work in greenhouses with high temperatures and humidity. Flexible hours may be needed based on crop conditions, weather, and pollination schedules. The expected pay is $15–$17 per hour, based on experience.
Requirements
- Valid Florida driver's license.
- Able to perform physical work for extended periods, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and working with plants.
- Able to lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment as required.
- Comfortable working outdoors in hot, humid, dusty, or changing weather conditions.
- Comfortable working in greenhouses where temperatures and humidity may be high.
- Good hand coordination and attention to detail.
- Able to follow detailed instructions, safety procedures, and established agricultural practices.
- Reliable, punctual, responsible, and able to work effectively with others.
- Willing to work flexible hours based on crop conditions, weather, and pollination schedules.
Nice To Haves
- Previous agricultural, farm, greenhouse, or crop-production experience; the employer is willing to train the right candidate.
- Previous experience with corn pollination, plant breeding, or agricultural research.
- Experience working with corn tassels, silks, pollen, or controlled crosses.
- Greenhouse or research-farm experience.
- Basic knowledge of crop production and plant care.
Responsibilities
- Assist with greenhouse and field preparation, maintenance, planting, and general crop care.
- Safely handle agricultural tools, equipment, and materials.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas.
- Assist with crop tagging, labeling, sample collection, harvesting, and record keeping.
- Perform controlled hand pollination of corn plants in field and greenhouse environments.
- Identify corn plants and reproductive stages ready for pollination.
- Collect and apply pollen according to established procedures.
- Follow procedures to prevent unwanted cross-pollination or contamination.
- Carefully handle pollen, bags, labels, and other pollination materials.
- Accurately record pollination crosses, plant information, dates, and other required data.
- Assist with other agricultural duties as assigned throughout the growing season.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
