We are seeking to hire a Sr. Greenhouse Technician for our Greenhouse team to assists the greenhouse manager in all aspects of greenhouse operations, including hand crossing, seed multiplication, seedling production, leaf tissue sampling, and record keeping, in support of breeding programs.  Supervises and trains employees and temporary workers to adhere to quality standards and protocols. The position is on a permanent, full-time basis in Kimberly, Idaho. 

Essential job functions:

• Execute all aspects of sugarbeet seedling production; including soil media preparation, planting, transplanting, plant selections, staging, and handover.
• Conduct hand crosses in the greenhouse according to Breeders’ specifications; including soil media preparation, plant selections, planting, removal of pollen (emasculations), pollinations, and seed harvest.
• Conduct marker orders and leaf tissue sampling; including tag printing, staking, sampling, and shipments.
• Organize and conduct daily plant health maintenance; including fertilizing, watering, and pruning at all locations.
• Practice IPM: including insect and disease scouting, biological applications, chemical applications, and greenhouse cleanout and sanitation at all locations.
• Accurately maintain records for all activities; including transplanting and planting inventories, selection list, DNA harvest lists, seed harvest lists, and seedling staging lists.
• Assist in daily organization, supervision, and training for seasonal employees and staff.
• Aid other station groups as needed.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of future Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Ensure safety policies and personal protective equipment is used correctly by seasonal employees and staff.
• Ensure Company Handbook, Rules, Guidelines and Procedures are followed.
• Meet attendance requirements outlined in the Company Handbook.
• Occasionally travel and/or drive on behalf of the business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in the following: Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Science, Ecology, Biology, or Natural Sciences
• Experience or knowledge working in Microsoft Applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to work variable hours, including occasional weekends as required by the business
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter as well as in a large group
• Ability to work flexibly between (3) locations and various project cycles
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with immediate team members, Breeders, and various Station teams
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with consistent attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred qualifications:

• 1+ years’ experience in a research greenhouse environment
• Supervisory experience
• Currently have or can obtain a Private Applicators License (within 3 months of hire)
• English must have and Spanish nice to have
• Forklift experience

Working environment:

Perform indoor and occasionally outdoor work in variable conditions including heat, cold, dust, wind and rain. Greenhouse and occasionally field environments with exposure to pollen and handling chemicals. Daily work can be repetitive and monotonous. Occasional overnight travel as needed, some out of state.

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 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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