Plant Breeder Job Description: A plant breeder is responsible for the design, development, execution, and implementation of plant breeding research projects in collaboration with a larger research team. He or she may be responsible for project planning and personnel management within the project. Plant breeders may use exotic germ plasm and work with various mating systems and integrate them with biotechnology as needed to enhance selection methods and accelerate product development. A plant breeder’s diverse responsibilities can include making contributions to and developing good public relations with scientific and other professional communities. He or she may also act as an adviser to company management about long-range goals for a plant breeding department. He or she may participate in the development of patents or proposals and assist with the management and development of a plant breeding group. A plant breeder entry-level position requires a bachelor of science degree or equivalent. A minimum of 0 to 2 years of plant breeding or agronomical experience and/or training in plant breeding or plant science is also required.

---

Have Questions? Contact Us:

Use the form below if you would like more information on our programs. You may want to request a quote on group training or an invoice for generating a company purchase order. For quotes or invoices please provide the course(s) and number of students. Alternatively, call toll-free from the US or Canada: +1 (888) 424-6576. International callers may dial: +1 (201) 301-8370.

Name:
Company:
Phone:
Email:
Enter the number from the image above:
Comments: For quotes or invoices please provide the course(s) and number of students.