Dummen Orange-Plant Breeding Technician
Hiring Organization:
Dummen Orange
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Columbus, OH
Application Due Date: August 30, 2026
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the support of plant breeding activities and delivery of all plant-growing activities in the breeding department at Encinitas. This position reports to Breeding Manager and is responsible for assisting and ensuring all plants are grown properly to meet the quality standards.
Participate in trainings and seminars to assure all processes are performed safely and adequately.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
- BI-LINGUAL REQUIRED (English & Spanish)
- Bachelor degree in biology, agriculture, horticulture (plant sciences)
- Minimum 6 months greenhouse experience, or similar role
- Knowledge of the principles of horticulture
- Work experience and demonstrated skill in the operation of basic equipment common to tissue
- culture and genetics research laboratory
- Ability to keep exact, detailed records and the ability to operate a computer - Microsoft Word and Excel
- Knowledge of standard greenhouse practices
- Experience with vegetative propagated crop plants
- Knowledge of genetics and plant breeding
- Relevant tissue culture experience
- Ability to communicate clearly, understand and provide instructions to team members
- Data entry, ability to analyze data and prepare reports
- Extremely responsible, reliable, punctual and self-motivated
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Follow work hours of Agricultural – Farming Operations
- Must be able to function within agricultural environment with regards to dust, noise, odors
- May require an adjusted work schedule (evenings and/or weekends, holidays)
- Handle pesticide and pesticide application equipment
- While performing the duties of this job employee is frequently exposed to cold, wet/and or humid conditions, outside weather and extreme heat, moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals
- Must be able to perform: lifting (up to 30 lb), bending, standing, excessive walking
Dümmen Orange™ is worldwide leader in breeding and development of flowers and plants. Our annual turnover is around $440 million. We have more than 7,700 employees worldwide. In addition to a large marketing and sales network, Dümmen Orange has a diversified network of specialized production sites. The key to our success is a broad and deep product range supported by a global plant supply chain. We take pride in our corporate social responsibility efforts investing in the health, safety, and personal development of our staff as well as in innovative and sustainable techniques.
BENEFITS:
401(k)
- Medical, dental, vision, pet insurance
- Life insurance, Identity theft, Legalshield
- Paid time off, Sick pay (plus 9 Holidays per year)
EXPERIENCE:
- Greenhouse: 6 months (Preferred)
LANGUAGE:
- Spanish (REQUIRED)
WORK LOCATION:
- In person only (Encinitas, CA 92024)
SALARY
$64,500 a year
JOB TYPE
Full-time (exempt)
SHIFT AND SCHEDULE
Monday to Friday – 8 hour schedule Evenings, weekends, holidays as needed