Assistant Breeder

BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY•Guadalupe, CA

1d•$46,800 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

To assist, support, implement and evaluate plant breeding project components as needed for PanAmerican Seed Co. Plant Breeders in the execution of their high priority projects. This may include training and supervision of technicians. In addition, the Assistant Plant Breeder will be trained in commercial flower breeding and may have limited, small plant breeding projects of their own.

Requirements

BS in Horticulture with an emphasis on Plant Sciences/Plant Breeding or similar relevant experience.
Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team in a matrix organization.
Demonstrates drive, motivation and organizational skills.
Ability to interact with a wide range of skill levels and personalities.
Effective communicator with both written and verbal communication proficiency.
Proficiency using MS Office and breeding database related software.
Infrequent travel (<10%) as directed by Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Assist, support, implement and evaluate plant breeding project components.
Train and supervise technicians.
Assist other plant breeders with organization of trials, bioassays, note taking & documentation.
Execute various aspects of the breeding cycle as needed.
Undertake small, limited plant breeding projects of their own, assigned by a Regional Breeding Director.
Provide supervision and training to current breeder technicians.
Assist in execution of breeder trials on behalf of off-site locations, trials managers and/or Plant Breeders.
Interact with a wide range of skills levels and personalities.
Work with product manager, production, Helix and culture research to ensure highest product quality.
Perform other duties and responsibilities determined by the Supervisor.