COMPANY PROFILE:

Betaseed is the leading Sugarbeet seed brand for growers in North America. Sugarbeet growers have been trusting Betaseed for over 40 years to provide them with knowledge, variety performance and technical support in Sugarbeet production.  Betaseed’s commitment to produce a diverse, high quality portfolio of seed varieties complemented by trait technology and treatment illustrates why Betaseed will continue to be a pioneer and industry leader. Betaseed…where Research Breeds Confidence. 

Our Shakopee, MN location is actively recruiting for a  Seed Production & Greenhouse Manager.  In this role, you will manage seed productions and Greenhouses at our Sugarbeet research station. This position will be responsible for the production of experimental sugarbeet seed which may include, but is not limited to; seedling production, oversight of seed production and detailed planning and reporting processes and ensuring that the Green Houses are maintained correctly for the maintenance of plant health.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work with Plant Breeders conducting seed productions.
• Manage and conduct regulated resepleae arch Seed Production and greenhouse activities.
• Manage greenhouse activities including environmental control, pest control, fertility, watering, seedling production, vernalizing, selfing and hand crosses.
• Manage seed plot site selection, fertility, planting, watering, pest management, weed control, structure assembly, data collection, plot maintenance, rouging, harvest and record keeping.
• Manage staff ensuring all workers are following safety and regulatory protocol and proper training is being conducted.
• Manage budget costs related to specific research activities.
• Responsible for staying current on all regulatory compliance requirements for GMO trials and seed productions.
• Ensure Company handbook, Rules, Guidelines and Procedures and safety policies are followed and personal protective equipment is used correctly.
• Regular travel and/or drive on behalf of the business.
• Work non-standard hours, including weekends as needed.
• Meet attendance requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in agronomy, agriculture, business, biology or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and experience in seed and crop production and/or research greenhouse experience.
• Ability to work variable hours including occasional weekends as required by the business.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Demonstrated strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and communication skills with consistent attention to detail.

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 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  Working outdoors and indoors within variable conditions including heat, cold, dust wind and rain. Field and greenhouse environments with exposure to pollen and handling chemicals.

APPLICATION:

Please apply online at
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This job description describes in general terms the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this position. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. The employer reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the employer and its employees. KWS is an EEO employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.