Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for managing a vine crop research farm.
• The person is responsible for all aspects of organizing the fertility, tillage, planting, weed control, general farm maintenance & harvest of research and experimental trial plots for seed saving and lab analysis.
• The person is also responsible for equipment maintenance in cooperation with the chief breeder.
• In addition this position will be responsible to plant various research plots with growers.
• Manage fertility & irrigation for watermelon & squash production both in the nursery and the field.
• Organize planting on the farm and plant outside research plots.
• Supervise the seed extraction and harvest / cleaning of semi commercial seed production.
• Calibrate sprayer and co-ordinate all pesticide applications of plots.
• Maintain station research equipment.
• Organize & hire seasonal labor as needed.
• Reports to the chief breeder in charged.

Qualifications:

• Candidate should have a B.S. in Agronomy or Agricultural research with some experience in conducting plot trials.
• Person must have good mechanical knowledge, excellent planning and organization skills.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and common PC based software as well as some knowledge in international business operation.
• Must have valid USA driver’s license.
• A current Idaho pesticide applicator’s license if possible or able to request.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work all hours to get the job done.
• Ability to lift at least 50lbs.

Opportunity:

• Gradually become a assistant plant breeder with more options.

Salary:

• Negotiable and based on experience

Applicants:

• Send resume to the veggiebreeder@gmail.com