Genetic Services Specialist (Forest Seedlings)

Job Description
A Day in the Life:
PRT is seeking a full-time, Genetic Services Specialist to be based in White City, AL at PRT White City. This position will support the Company’s internal and cooperative-associated breeding, testing, and selection programs. PRT Seedlings operates bareroot and containerized seedling nurseries across the South and markets seedlings of loblolly, slash, longleaf, and other southern pines. PRT’s Seedlings’ loblolly, slash, and longleaf tree improvement programs ensure seed orchards are established with germplasm of the highest genetic quality available. This position will require up to 40% overnight travel. Creativity and innovation are welcomed to help look for ideas that make the Company operations and procedures more efficient and effective.
Key Accountabilities of the Genetic Services Specialist:
Strategic breeding of elite pine selections (bagging, pollination, and pollen collection)
Grafting
Progeny test seedling production
Progeny test installation and maintenance
Cone collection and seed processing
Research trial measurement
Data input and inventory management
Encourage innovation and continuous improvement
Promote collaboration and teamwork at all levels
Communicate with honesty, kindness and respect
Set targets (i.E., production, timelines) and evaluate achievement
About the team:
Reporting to the Tree Improvement Manger, the Genetics Services Specialist will work with 2 other Specialists Lead by the VP Production Southeast &
Forest Genetic Services. Our Forest Service Team is also comprised of a Western &
Eastern Orchard team reporting into our Seed Operations Manager.