Role purpose

Supervise horticultural technicians and seasonal employees in R&D Department.
Assist in HSE management, specifically in the R&D Department.
Assist in breeder seed, foundation seed, and stock seed production and maintenance.

Accountabilities

• Coordinate with breeders daily so job priorities can be assessed, and labor force appropriately assigned.
• Assist stock seed manager in the production of breeder, foundation, and stock seed, including cage and field productions.
• Supervise and manage all maintenance items at greenhouse facility.
• Supervise and manage all HSE activities and programs in the R&D department.
• Assist in evaluating purity grow outs.

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  High school diploma or GED Required
• Training or experience in one or more of the following areas: vegetable crop production, seed multiplication, agricultural quality assurance, seed technology, plant breeding or plant pathology
• Leadership skills, attention to detail, enthusiasm for active learning, and an interest in plant biology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy is required and good organizational abilities.
• The position requires the ability to work for long periods in both field and greenhouse environments.
• The successful candidate will be expected to obtain a CO pesticide license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Requirements:

• AS or BS college degree in an agriculture related field is preferred (Seed Technology, Horticulture, Plant Sciences, Breeding, Agronomy);
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Experience related to plant science or horticulture is preferred.
• Strong management skills.

What We Offer:

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year
• Salary 40,800K-51k

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About Syngenta
Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.

About Hollar Seeds
Hollar Seeds is a family business that has specialized in the breeding and development of cucurbits since 1950. We take pride in the culture of our company, that being ingenuity, unfailing customer service, and providing only quality products.
Together with Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, we have an immediate opening for an Horticultural Technician in Rocky Ford, CO.

You will help shape the future of agriculture by:
Provide operational support to crops and functions research activities at the site.
Work closely with Breeders and other subject experts for the operational support to their nursery trials and research activities at site.