Potato Breeding Technician
Core
Execute breeding activities for potatoes and oats, focusing on propagation, cultivation, maintenance, and evaluation of breeding materials in greenhouses, growth rooms, and field environments.
Role type
hands-on potato breeding technician
Builds
healthy potato and oat breeding materials for PepsiCo R&D
Domain
Agriculture / Plant Breeding
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
plant propagation, greenhouse operations, plant care, pest management, data recording, field phenotyping, inventory management
Preferred skills
BS in Horticulture/Plant Science, experience in breeding/genetics programs, knowledge of vegetative propagation techniques, familiarity with environmental controls and irrigation systems
Technologies
barcoding software, inventory software, relational databases, Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
Perform plant propagation activities including seeding, transplanting, and tuber handling; conduct routine plant care including watering, fertilization, and integrated pest management; monitor plant health and environmental conditions; assist with crossing, pollination, and seed extraction; support field activities including planting, roguing, and harvesting; maintain accurate records of breeding activities and plant materials; phenotype breeding trials in the field and at facilities.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, entry to mid-level
