Technician Breeding

Now hiring! Technician Breeding

Brooks,OR

We are looking for a Breeding Technician to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Brooks,OR.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture. 

As a Breeding Technician you will assist the breeder and senior breeding specialist to plan, implement and monitor the operational breeding practices of the US carrot breeding program to ensure the consistent delivery of successful varieties from our pipeline. 
 

During your shift as a Technician Breeding, you will

• Assist with various tasks related to screening, phytopathology, and nursery trial preparations during spring and summer, including root selections and phenotype testing on carrot roots under the guidance of the breeding team.
• Participate in spring and fall carrot nursery plantings, and assist with trial evaluations, field ratings, seed harvest, and cleaning activities, ensuring a safe and hygienic work environment.
• Execute evaluations for specific phenotypic traits at the appropriate times, collect pictures, and assist with stewardship absence testing, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
• Facilitate the shipment of leaf and seed samples to laboratories and other breeding programs, while collecting necessary seed or tissue samples under guidance to maintain genetic integrity.
• Take part in data management tasks, including assisting in the management of seed inventory and updating internal databases, while also participating in travel activities related to evaluating trials and harvesting nursery crops.

If you have...

• High school diploma and 3 years of experience in plant breeding, horticulture, agronomy or related field OR B.Sc. in plant breeding, horticulture, agronomy or related field with 0-3 years of minimum applicable experience
• Fluent verbal and written English (required)
• Additional plant breeding courses (preferred)
• Spanish verbal and written skills (preferred)
• Working in hot, cold, wet, humid, dry and/or dusty conditions in greenhouse, net-house and/or open field.
• Comfortable with exposure to carrot plants and roots.
• Comfortable with some seasonal travel by car and air for periods of 1-2 weeks at a time.
• Competent performing tasks needing good manual dexterity and prolonged physical activity including lifting heavy weights [50 lbs.]

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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