For the Company’s Short and Intermediate Day Onion breeding activities in NAFTA we are looking for a Breeder (full time).

Under the responsibility of the Global Lead Allium Breeding, the Breeder establishes and executes the breeding methodology for the SD & ID Onion program, in order to create innovative and competitive onion varieties for the NAFTA market. The Breeder will be based at our breeding facilities close to Porterville, California.

Your tasks & responsibilities:

• Manage, organize and carry out the SD and ID Onion programs for NAFTA, in agreement with the company’s crop strategy and guidelines
• Establish, under the Global Lead Allium, the appropriate breeding strategy for the crop and implement a genetic improvement program to create new and original onion varieties in line with market needs
• Coordinate and execute, together with the Associate Onion Breeder, the implementation of approved breeding projects through a network of breeding stations and screening sites in NAFTA
• Remain abreast with scientific and technology developments and ensure sufficient input and support of the Breeding Technology Department for the breeding programs
• Maintain regular contacts with other onion breeders in the company, as well as with commercial staff
• Provide regular, transparent reports on progress made in breeding projects as well as on expenses made on behalf of the program
• Ensure the provision of uniform and stable parental lines and sufficient quantities of Elite/Basic seed
• Provide leadership to the Associate SD & ID Onion Breeder, Technicians and seasonal field staff
• Implement and monitor compliance of company policies on safety, health and environment

Your profile:

• Education: PhD in Genetics & Plant Breeding (or MSc, but with ample crop breeding experience)
• Well organized, methodical and able to multitask
• Capacity to manage a breeding team
• Good communication skills
• Working knowledge of Spanish is a plus
• Prepared to work at different sites in NAFTA, with seasonal peaks of activities (including frequent travel)

Applications

Hazera Genetics will only consider applications from U.S. citizens.
Applications from individuals who are not citizens of the U.S.A. will not be considered.

Please send applications to Edva Gruner: edvag@hazera.com