• AG ALUMNI SEED

702 State Road 28 East
Romney, IN 47981

Voice: (765) 538-3145 Fax: (765) 538-3600
www.AgAlumniSeed.com

Popcorn Breeding Research Technician

Ag Alumni Seed is seeking a hard-working and motivated applicant to join our popcorn breeding research department in
Romney, Indiana. Research technicians operate in a tight-knit team with plant breeders and support staff to advance all aspects of the popcorn breeding program in both the field and lab.

Duties Include:

• Engaging in computer data input and analysis as directed
• Shelling, treating, organizing, and inventorying seed and seed packets
• Collecting yield trial agronomic data and aiding in note taking and selections
• Working with breeders to prepare, organize, and plant all breeding nurseries and yield trials
• Participating in manual plant pollination at breeding nurseries and seed production fields
• Rouging, row banding, and maintaining field conditions in all plots
• Mechanically and manually harvesting ears from breeding nurseries and yield trial locations
• Conditioning, cleaning, and shelling yield trial research material
• Preparing and collecting qualitative and quantitative popping data in a test kitchen
• Operation, transportation, and preventative maintenance of field equipment
• Maintaining clean, safe, and fully operational research facilities
• Performing pest management to reduce insect damage and ensure safe seed stocks
• Training, supervising, and leading part-time and seasonal employees
• Sampling production seed for quality assurance purposes
• Other duties and responsibilities as directed

Requirements:

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience in plant breeding or seed production and the operation of agricultural machinery is desired
• Strong work ethic, leadership abilities, and good attention to detail
• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions including high heat, sun, wind, and rain
• Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a diverse team
• Ability to lift loads up to 50 pounds on occasion
• Ability to obtain a CDL and pesticide applicator’s license within 6 months of hiring
• Proficiency in MS office and ability to learn specialized software and hardware as needed
• Basic level of Spanish is beneficial

Schedule and Benefits:
This is a full-time, year-round position. Primary work hours run from 7:30 to 4:00, Monday through Friday. Work hours will extend into weekends and evenings during peak seasons.

Employees will have access to competitive wages, health insurance, and a 401K retirement plan.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.70 - $27.77 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Romney, IN 47981: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Farming: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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