Advanta US is an operating unit of Advanta, a global seed business that combines the most advanced techniques in conventional plant breeding with biotechnology to deliver world-class seed. Advanta is one of the international leaders in the research, development, production, processing, marketing and sale of high-performance agricultural seeds.

Primary Responsibility:

Under the supervision of the Sorghum Breeding Team, contribute to the team’s efforts to develop and evaluate sorghum inbreeds and hybrids by performing and assisting with many aspects of the station’s breeding program. Duties and responsibilities may be revised as needed by the Sorghum Breeding Team either verbally and/or in writing.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Seed packaging, planting, pollinating, harvest and shelling, and assist with agronomic data collection.
• Help with inventory and maintenance of seed stocks.
• Help with organizing and conducting field experiments.
• Use of MS Office programs, especially Excel.
• Occasional light hoeing of weeds.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality, customer service and professionalism that promotes a positive image of the company and the research department.

Job Skills & Requirements:

• Able to work well independently and with team members in a professional and respectful manner.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility to travel and to work extended hours, including weekends, during planting, pollination and harvest season as needed.
• Ability to work required hours in both station and field, lift 50 pounds, work in testing and nursery fields including during pollen shed and operate a motor vehicle

Qualifications:

Agriculture - Knowledge of agriculture industry including sorghums - Strongly preferred

Equipment Operation - Experience operating and repairing agricultural equipment preferred

Research - Experience in seed research preferred

Quality - Attention to detail

General Math Skills - Including statistical analysis and interpretation

Computer knowledge – Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite,

Teamwork - Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others

Multicultural Approach - Ability to work in a corporation with global network (global company)

Educational Background:

High School Diploma or equivalent experience.

Travel Requirements:

Approximately 30% travel to company sites and including domestic and international travel

Compensation:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Application:

Please send application and CV to Mariana Rivera, 
upi.hr@uniphos.com