Come help us develop the world’s best blueberry varieties! Are you looking for a fantastic, challenging job? Fall Creek Farm & Nursery® has an immediate opening for an experienced Technician to work in our Research and Development department. For more than 35 years, our Company has cultivated exceptional blueberry plants for customers all over the globe. We propagate, grow, sell, and ship millions of plants every single year. Our products are second to none, in part, because we have high standards, superb growing conditions, and most importantly, good people. The Technician position is a member of our research and development department and reports to our Blueberry Breeder/Program Manager. This position assists with the blueberry variety development program and with production research.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned)

• Collects and summarizes data on blueberry selections including flowering time, yield, and post-harvest quality.
• Assists with collection of botanical information for patent applications on Fall Creek’s breeding program selections.
• Assists with evaluation of plant morphology for the True to Type (TTT) program.
• Responsible for plant tissue/media sampling and obtaining phytosanitary permits for import/export of plant material.
• Responsible for potting, routine cultural care, inventory and quarantine inspections of new plant introductions.
• Oversees virus and DNA testing of plant material in the Variety Development program.
• Assists with production research trials, including set-up, tissue sampling, soil sampling, data collection, data entry and analysis.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, botany or related field and 2+ years’ experience in a nursery environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to provide detailed reporting using Excel spreadsheets.
• Requires general database knowledge.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to present and exchange information and report daily activities in the field and in reports.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work within established guidelines and follow through on a variety of requests.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Must be able to team lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must demonstrate professional and ethical business practices, adherence to company values, and a commitment to personal and professional development.

For immediate, confidential consideration, please send cover letter and resume to: fallcreekhr@fallcreeknursery.com

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery® offers a competitive salary and benefit package which includes health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, bonus and profit sharing plan. We are located just outside of Eugene, Oregon in a beautiful country setting. Please visit us at www.fallcreeknursery.com