The Breeding Technician actively assists and works independently to organize the daily wheat breeding operations.
This position is responsible for accurately and efficiently providing competent support for yield trial, maintenance and early generation wheat breeding activities.
We are seeking to recruit at the earliest opportunity a Breeding Technician Winter Wheat on a permanent, full-time basis in Champaign, IL, USA.
Essential Job Functions:
Support the Breeders and Station Manager to execute and evaluate wheat yield trials and screening nurseries at all locations.Responsible for data collection in the Maintenance Nursery and assisting the Breeders in completing PVP documentsAssist breeders to perform crosses and manage the greenhouse independently in absence of the breederLead and train seasonal staff and summer interns.Coordinate and technically supervise activities to turn-around seeds between harvest and sowing.Create field-plans and generate field-books and record data using technical equipment and specialty softwareMaintain sufficient stock of breeding supplies and materialsProvide technical expertise to handle breeding machinery.Ensure purchasing is kept within budget and authority levels are not exceeded.Regular travel and/or drive and/or operate a forklift on behalf of the business.Meet attendance requirements.Ensure the Company Handbook, Rules, Guidelines and Procedures, and safety policies are followed and personal protective equipment is used correctly.Other duties and/ or work in other crops handled at the station as assigned.
Required qualifications:
Highschool degree and interest in Breeding, Agronomy, Genetics, and related fieldsBasic computer skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Valid driver s license.
Preferred qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Breeding, Agronomy, Genetics, Horticulture, or related field; or comparable work experience in crop improvement and variety development.Forklift license, or ability to obtain one.People management skills.Strong organizational and time management skills.Proven skills demonstrating critical, logical and innovative thinking.
What we offer:
Health, dental, vision benefitsPension plan and 401(k) with employer matchFlexible paid-time-o, (PTO)Professional training and development opportunitiesAn international and diverse team Working environment:
Must wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as needed.Able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
using safe lifting strategies.Able to work indoors/outdoors in varied environmental conditions (loud, hot, cold, dusty, damp, etc.).Flexibility to work rotating shifts as needed (including weekends, night shifts, and holidays).Driving vehicles for extended periods of time.
Physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Grow your career forward by submitting your application online via our online application system SuccessFactors! Please click the Apply to this Position button to start your application.
United States - IL - IL - Williamsville
June 19, 2024
OverviewLabor/Postpartum RN - Fulltime Night Shift Position • The Labor/Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care....
United States - IL - IL - Auburn
April 2, 2024
Overview • $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE • • The 2E Medicine Registered Nurse will provide care on a General med-surg unit with 21 beds serving an adult, elderly population. Patients have a variety of diagnoses, including respiratory illnesses and infections, and usually present with a variety of...
United States - IL - IL - Riverton
June 19, 2024
OverviewLabor/Postpartum RN - Fulltime Night Shift Position • The Labor/Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care....
United States - IL - IL - Girard
June 19, 2024
OverviewLabor/Postpartum RN - Fulltime Night Shift Position • The Labor/Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care....
United States - IL - IL - Tallula
June 19, 2024
OverviewLabor/Postpartum RN - Fulltime Night Shift Position • The Labor/Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care....
United States - IL - IL - Sherman
June 19, 2024
OverviewLabor/Postpartum RN - Fulltime Night Shift Position • The Labor/Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care....
United States - IL - IL - Pleasant Plains
April 2, 2024
Overview • $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE • • The 2E Medicine Registered Nurse will provide care on a General med-surg unit with 21 beds serving an adult, elderly population. Patients have a variety of diagnoses, including respiratory illnesses and infections, and usually present with a variety of...
United States - IL - IL - Lowder
June 19, 2024
OverviewLabor/Postpartum RN - Fulltime Night Shift Position • The Labor/Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care....
United States - IL - IL - Riverton
April 2, 2024
Overview • $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE • • The 2E Medicine Registered Nurse will provide care on a General med-surg unit with 21 beds serving an adult, elderly population. Patients have a variety of diagnoses, including respiratory illnesses and infections, and usually present with a variety of...
United States - IL - IL - Elkhart
June 19, 2024
OverviewLabor/Postpartum RN - Fulltime Night Shift Position • The Labor/Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care....
United States - IL - IL - Illiopolis
June 19, 2024
OverviewLabor/Postpartum RN - Fulltime Night Shift Position • The Labor/Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care....
United States - IL - IL - Virden
June 19, 2024
OverviewLabor/Postpartum RN - Fulltime Night Shift Position • The Labor/Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care....
United States - IL - IL - New Berlin
April 2, 2024
Overview • $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE • • The 2E Medicine Registered Nurse will provide care on a General med-surg unit with 21 beds serving an adult, elderly population. Patients have a variety of diagnoses, including respiratory illnesses and infections, and usually present with a variety of...
United States - IL - IL - Alexander
April 2, 2024
Overview • $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE • • The 2E Medicine Registered Nurse will provide care on a General med-surg unit with 21 beds serving an adult, elderly population. Patients have a variety of diagnoses, including respiratory illnesses and infections, and usually present with a variety of...
United States - IL - IL - Farmer City
June 4, 2024
Overview • Performs nursing care procedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, and preliminary testing to meet patient needs; assists Physician with the care of patient. • Qualifications • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty...
United States - IL - IL - Farmersville
April 2, 2024
Overview • $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE • • The 2E Medicine Registered Nurse will provide care on a General med-surg unit with 21 beds serving an adult, elderly population. Patients have a variety of diagnoses, including respiratory illnesses and infections, and usually present with a variety of...
United States - IL - IL - Edinburg
April 2, 2024
Overview • $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE • • The 2E Medicine Registered Nurse will provide care on a General med-surg unit with 21 beds serving an adult, elderly population. Patients have a variety of diagnoses, including respiratory illnesses and infections, and usually present with a variety of...
United States - IL - IL - Bulpitt
April 2, 2024
Overview • $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE • • The 2E Medicine Registered Nurse will provide care on a General med-surg unit with 21 beds serving an adult, elderly population. Patients have a variety of diagnoses, including respiratory illnesses and infections, and usually present with a variety of...
United States - IL - IL - Argenta
June 4, 2024
Overview • Performs nursing care procedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, and preliminary testing to meet patient needs; assists Physician with the care of patient. • Qualifications • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty...
United States - IL - IL - Rochester
April 2, 2024
Overview • $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE • • The 2E Medicine Registered Nurse will provide care on a General med-surg unit with 21 beds serving an adult, elderly population. Patients have a variety of diagnoses, including respiratory illnesses and infections, and usually present with a variety of...
United States - IL - IL - Illiopolis
April 2, 2024
Overview • $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE • • The 2E Medicine Registered Nurse will provide care on a General med-surg unit with 21 beds serving an adult, elderly population. Patients have a variety of diagnoses, including respiratory illnesses and infections, and usually present with a variety of...
United States - IL - IL - Divernon
June 19, 2024
OverviewLabor/Postpartum RN - Fulltime Night Shift Position • The Labor/Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care....
United States - IL - IL - Glenarm
June 19, 2024
OverviewLabor/Postpartum RN - Fulltime Night Shift Position • The Labor/Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care....
United States - IL - IL - Blue Mound
June 4, 2024
Overview • Performs nursing care procedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, and preliminary testing to meet patient needs; assists Physician with the care of patient. • Qualifications • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty...
United States - IL - IL - Ashland
April 2, 2024
Overview • $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE • • The 2E Medicine Registered Nurse will provide care on a General med-surg unit with 21 beds serving an adult, elderly population. Patients have a variety of diagnoses, including respiratory illnesses and infections, and usually present with a variety of...
United States - IL - IL - Lake Fork
April 2, 2024
Overview • $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE • • The 2E Medicine Registered Nurse will provide care on a General med-surg unit with 21 beds serving an adult, elderly population. Patients have a variety of diagnoses, including respiratory illnesses and infections, and usually present with a variety of...
United States - IL - IL - Glenarm
April 2, 2024
Overview • $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE • • The 2E Medicine Registered Nurse will provide care on a General med-surg unit with 21 beds serving an adult, elderly population. Patients have a variety of diagnoses, including respiratory illnesses and infections, and usually present with a variety of...