Sakata Seed America, Inc.
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ASSISTANT PLANT BREEDER
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Job Summary Responsible for overseeing operational aspects of the breeding program. Product: Watermelon.
Responsibilities
Organizing, sowing, transplanting, and harvesting of breeding trials, hybrid trials, and crossing blocks created by the breeder.
Entry of trials and trial data into a centralized database.
Organizing and shipping seeds to various locations within the US and other countries.
Creating, coordinating, and overseeing the implementation of protocols and technology required to scale up the breeding program with a minimum impact on overall budget.
Maintaining breeding records, seed inventories, molecular marker results, pathology results, and trial data in a centralized database.
Directing labor crews in crossing, seed packaging, sowing, transplanting, tissue sample collection.
Maintenance and continual improvement of all operational protocols in the breeding program with a focus on technology, efficiency, and labor reduction.
Participation in group meetings and cooperation with other breeding programs to optimize timing and use of shared resources.
Preparing reports for the breeder and product managers based on data gathered from trials.
Supervising technicians and contract labor crews.
Assist in trial placement, scouting, and harvest of trials on our research station and grower field.
Communicate closely with FL research farm management to improve growing conditions and aid logistics.
Communicate, coordinate, and keep records for seed testing, pathology testing, and soil reports.
Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
The developed ability to select for horticultural type. Must have knowledge of both seed production and commercial crop production.
The ability to organize and plan effectively and to communicate with personnel within the company, the public, growers, and dealers. Ability to disseminate information verbally or in written reports.
Computer skills sufficient to manage information in a database, analyze data, and create presentations to communicate results.
The ability to lead and motivate assistants, technicians, and part-time labor in assigned species to achieve objectives.
The ability to manage resources while implementing a plan and staying on budget.
Ability to handle stress, especially with deadlines and high workload.
Must be able to work under strict time constraints and requirements.
Strong character traits including emotional stability, adaptability, cultural and gender sensitivity, and honesty.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
Experience and Background
Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to work in groups with shared resources, and communicate with managers, peers, and labor crews.
Bilingual English/Spanish is highly desirable.
Experience working with vegetables breeding is highly desirable.
Working Conditions / Physical Demands
Must be willing to travel up to 10% including local, national, and international locations.
Must be able to work with chemicals and possible irritating substances.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when necessary (backbrace, sunscreen, hat).
Must be able to work under different weather conditions such as extremes of temperature, dampness, rain and sun exposure.
Must be able to work in dusty conditions.
Must be able to work on one’s feet for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work long and irregular hours.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $56,000 – $66,000 per year
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage for employees and their families
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
401k program with company match
Profit Sharing program (via 401k)
Holiday & Performance Incentive Bonus program
Paid Vacation: 10 days per year to start, increases with tenure
Sick Leave: 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked for first 30 days, 6.67 hours per month after
14 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays & birthday off
Paid Family Leave: 15 days after 12 months of service for FMLA qualifying events
Company provided EAP
Company provided subsidy for health/fitness clubs & apps
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties
To apply, click HERE.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Wholesale
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ASSISTANT PLANT BREEDER
role at
Sakata Seed America, Inc.
6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Job Summary Responsible for overseeing operational aspects of the breeding program. Product: Watermelon.
Responsibilities
Organizing, sowing, transplanting, and harvesting of breeding trials, hybrid trials, and crossing blocks created by the breeder.
Entry of trials and trial data into a centralized database.
Organizing and shipping seeds to various locations within the US and other countries.
Creating, coordinating, and overseeing the implementation of protocols and technology required to scale up the breeding program with a minimum impact on overall budget.
Maintaining breeding records, seed inventories, molecular marker results, pathology results, and trial data in a centralized database.
Directing labor crews in crossing, seed packaging, sowing, transplanting, tissue sample collection.
Maintenance and continual improvement of all operational protocols in the breeding program with a focus on technology, efficiency, and labor reduction.
Participation in group meetings and cooperation with other breeding programs to optimize timing and use of shared resources.
Preparing reports for the breeder and product managers based on data gathered from trials.
Supervising technicians and contract labor crews.
Assist in trial placement, scouting, and harvest of trials on our research station and grower field.
Communicate closely with FL research farm management to improve growing conditions and aid logistics.
Communicate, coordinate, and keep records for seed testing, pathology testing, and soil reports.
Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
The developed ability to select for horticultural type. Must have knowledge of both seed production and commercial crop production.
The ability to organize and plan effectively and to communicate with personnel within the company, the public, growers, and dealers. Ability to disseminate information verbally or in written reports.
Computer skills sufficient to manage information in a database, analyze data, and create presentations to communicate results.
The ability to lead and motivate assistants, technicians, and part-time labor in assigned species to achieve objectives.
The ability to manage resources while implementing a plan and staying on budget.
Ability to handle stress, especially with deadlines and high workload.
Must be able to work under strict time constraints and requirements.
Strong character traits including emotional stability, adaptability, cultural and gender sensitivity, and honesty.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
Experience and Background
Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to work in groups with shared resources, and communicate with managers, peers, and labor crews.
Bilingual English/Spanish is highly desirable.
Experience working with vegetables breeding is highly desirable.
Working Conditions / Physical Demands
Must be willing to travel up to 10% including local, national, and international locations.
Must be able to work with chemicals and possible irritating substances.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when necessary (backbrace, sunscreen, hat).
Must be able to work under different weather conditions such as extremes of temperature, dampness, rain and sun exposure.
Must be able to work in dusty conditions.
Must be able to work on one’s feet for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work long and irregular hours.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $56,000 – $66,000 per year
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage for employees and their families
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
401k program with company match
Profit Sharing program (via 401k)
Holiday & Performance Incentive Bonus program
Paid Vacation: 10 days per year to start, increases with tenure
Sick Leave: 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked for first 30 days, 6.67 hours per month after
14 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays & birthday off
Paid Family Leave: 15 days after 12 months of service for FMLA qualifying events
Company provided EAP
Company provided subsidy for health/fitness clubs & apps
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties
To apply, click HERE.
← Return to Careers
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Wholesale
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