Seed Generation Research Specialist
Core
Execute daily nursery and seed production activities, manage crop cycles from establishment to harvest, and ensure accurate data tracking for breeding and seed generation objectives.
Role type
hands-on IC seed generation research specialist
Builds
high-quality seed lots, trial packages, and accurate phenotypic/pipeline data
Domain
Agriculture + Plant Breeding
Required skills
nursery operations, seed production, crop cycle management, controlled pollination, post-harvest processing, inventory management, data curation, quality control, stakeholder coordination, safety compliance
Preferred skills
technical guidance to staff, process improvement initiatives, digital tool usage for breeding databases
Technologies
enterprise systems, breeding databases, digital data collection tools
Responsibilities
Execute sowing, transplanting, harvesting, and packaging of seeds; support controlled crossing and pollination; maintain accurate inventory and pipeline data; coordinate material movement between nursery, greenhouse, and storage; apply phytosanitary and quality standards; provide technical guidance to temporary staff.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC