What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Breeder position at GCE Operating Company LLC?
Job Summary:
The Assistant Breeder advances the camelina breeding program through field observations, crosses, selections, and sample analysis. Supports a wide range of camelina breeding research activities.
Essential Functions:
- Advance the camelina breeding program through field observations, selections, and sample analysis at the company’s field testing sites
- Prepare seed for contra-season, chamber, greenhouse, nursery, and field analysis.
- Develop, select, and evaluate breeding material for potential commercial varieties.
- Evaluate, record data, and analyze field material for selection of varieties with commercial potential.
- Assist with design of trials and maps, planting, harvest, and herbicide applications during field seasons.
- Perform laboratory quality analysis for traits of interest.
- Coordinate the implementation and upkeep of Sustainable Oil’s inventory system. Maintain laboratory safety and support all safety goals on site.
- Lead processing efforts and indoor growth experiments.
- Communicate with other teams to improve inter-team and office dynamics while achieving the company’s goals.
- Understand and adhere to the breeding team’s established and approved SOPs (e.g., data tracking procedures).
- Perform a range of other duties as assigned to meet Sustainable Oil’s overarching business objectives.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Firm understanding of research methods, protocols, procedures, techniques, and equipment within specified areas.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis software, such as R.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Commercial Pesticide Applicators License or ability to obtain one.
- Valid US Driver’s License
- This position will be based in Great Falls, MT, with extensive daily travel and up to 10% overnight travel to field nurseries during the Camelina growing season.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in plant science, genetics, genomics, horticulture, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking in field
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time
- Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
- Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring equipment and materials
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Global Clean Energy Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
