Brookston, IN, 47923, USA
8 hours ago
Assistant Plant Breeder (Popcorn)
Shift: This role is 1st Shift, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM Hourly Rate: $25.42 an hour **Field Operations:** + Assist with all aspects of field research activities, including field preparation, planting, irrigation, pest monitoring, data collection, harvesting, and seed quality analysis. + Perform nursery pollination operations. + Harvest nursery plots and prepare samples for popping from yield trials. + Operate laboratory and seed processing equipment. **Laboratory Operations:** + Shell, organize, and inventory nursery plots. + Prepare and monitor samples for popping. + Conduct popping of yield trial samples. **Office Operations:** + Plan and prepare for yield trials and nurseries. + Inventory, organize, and maintain seed stocks. + Record and summarize data from yield trials and nurseries. + Maintain an inventory of supplies used in the research program and project future needs. + Document work processes and standard operating procedures. **Additional Responsibilities:** + Assist with popcorn popping and data generation. + Participate in long-term strategy and breeding direction decisions. + Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for data management and presentation. Anticipated Close Date: April 10, 2025 Location: Brookston, Indiana **Our Benefits:** We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role: + Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance + Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan + Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration + Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities **Our Company:** At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.
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