Field Technician – True Potato Seed Production

The role

This person will support True Potato Seed production through hand-pollination, emasculation, berry development, and seed extraction. Work is performed in field, greenhouse, and screenhouse settings.

What you will do

• Execute seed production planting in appropriate TPS production location across the US planting sites
• Collect detailed data and maintain production records
• Follow pollen collection and seed production SOPs
• Collect pollen from designated male parent plants
• Perform hand-pollination by applying pollen to female flowers
• Tag and label each pollinated flower/truss immediately
• Monitor flowering synchrony between male and female parent plants
• Track pollination success rates, fruit set, and flower drop
• Monitor berry development and maturity
• Hand-harvest mature berries by cross/truss

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in agriculture, horticulture, plant breeding, seed production, or related fieldwork
• Strong attention to detail and steady hands for fine, flower-level work
• Ability to follow precise, protocol-driven procedures and maintain accurate identity-preserved records
• Comfort working in greenhouse, screenhouse, and/or open field environments
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to stand, bend, and work at bench or plant height for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 30–50 lbs
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to travel 25% to different TPS production sites

Nice to have

• Bachelor degree held with agricultural /plant science / seed production background
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Botany, or related field
• Prior experience with potato production, TPS/hybrid seed crossing, or other hand-pollinated crop systems
• Familiarity with breeding nursery protocols, cross/pedigree tracking, or germplasm databases
• Experience with pollination, seed extraction/fermentation processes and seed cleaning equipment
• Experience with greenhouse pest/disease scouting and IPM practices

Before you apply

• No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time
• This organization participates in E-Verify

About the company

Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties to help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources. Their Boosted Breeding technology aims to transform global agriculture.