Driscoll's is hiring!
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Only the Finest Berries - Fresh Strawberries - Raspberries - Blackberries and Blueberries.

TITLE: Research Associate III – Strawberry Breeding
LOCATION: Camarillo, CA
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Regular

JOB SUMMARY:

• Assist in hybridization, selection, and testing of strawberry germplasm.
• Ensure successful trialing through the implementation of excellent grower practices in seedling fields and test plots.
• Collect and manage breeding data and database.

 JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture or Agricultural Science preferred, and/or equivalent farm management experience
• 5+ years experience in plant breeding or horticultural research
• Strong knowledge of agronomic concepts; plant nutrition, soil fertility, plant physiology.
• Strong knowledge of experimental design and basic statistics
• Bilingual communications skills (English/Spanish) preferred. Good communicator.
• Self-starter, hands-on with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• California driver’s license and the ability to be covered under company-sponsored vehicle insurance program are also required

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the evaluation of hybrid seedlings and selections for horticultural characteristics, encompassing field ratings, yield, shelf life, and flavor.
• Work cooperatively with plant breeding and research staff to develop and maintain field trials on Driscoll’s and off-site test locations.
• Assist in growing of company research farm and test plots.
• Develop test plot summary reports, maps, and production curves from spreadsheets and database.
• Travel to other research facilities and D.S.A. contract grower sites and assist in the evaluation of test varieties at these locations.
• Collect relevant patent data in a timely manner.
• Occasionally guide growers, customers, and co-workers on tours of Driscoll breeding and research programs and facilities.
• Identify potential parent material and crosses and work with supervisor to develop crossing program.
• Work cooperatively with plant breeding and research staff to develop and maintain field trials on Driscoll’s and off-site test locations.
• Create, develop and report experiments for cultural practices.
• Develop fact sheets of the promising selections using current yield data.
• Collaborate with farm managers in all testing and breeding locations, creating maps, productions curves and entering flavor and shipping data to the data base.
• Organize and distribute flavor test for all Camarillo area locations.
• Follow company policies and practices while representing Driscoll’s in an ethical and business-like manner in all interactions with employees, government agencies, growers, suppliers, etc.
• Ensure safekeeping of proprietary varieties and confidential information.
• Promote a positive work environment.

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Job ID: 1560