Senior Specialist Breeding

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Senior Specialist Breeding

Location
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Acampo, California, USA

Job

We are looking for a Senior Specialist Breeding to join our Agricultural Solutions team for our BASF | Nunhems Vegetable Seeds business in Acampo, CA.

Welcome to BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain.

With teams in the lab, field, office, and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

#For The Love Of Farming  #The Biggest Job On Earth  #Ag Employer Of Choice

Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

As a Senior Specialist Breeding, you will partner with the Breeder to set the direction for the breeding program, designing and executing processes for continuous variety creation and development for one or a few crops targeted to specific market segments. You will focus on accelerating time-to-market while working within the program’s budget to develop commercially successful varieties, provide coverage for the Breeder during short- to medium-term absences (up to one year), and ensure production of sufficient, high-quality stock seed of parental lines and varieties.

• Assisting the Breeder by researching and implementing new technologies and methods to increase breeding efficiency and deliver commercially successful varieties.
• Designing and refining short-term breeding plans and reporting systems, preparing trial data summaries, feedback, and proposals to support divisional and corporate decisions.
• Planning, executing, evaluating, analyzing, and documenting breeding trials autonomously following program guidelines to optimize output.
• Managing and coordinating basic stock seed increases and maintenance with Stock Seed and Production teams to ensure quantity and quality.
• Maintaining detailed breeding administration and implementing ICT improvements with the IT Application Manager to support efficient program operations.
• Coordinating and advising technical assistants and crop technicians to meet standards, schedules, and budget.
• Monitoring market demands and translating them into breeding objectives to guide program direction and cover the Breeder for up to one year.

• Hold a BSc in horticulture, plant breeding, genetics, or a closely related field. Masters degree, preferred.
• Have a BSc plus at least 2 years of relevant professional experience
• Possess practical knowledge of horticultural practices, genetics, and plant-breeding methods
• Can operate specialized breeding and research equipment
• Are comfortable with management information systems, databases, and spreadsheets
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
  
  Are fluent in English, required. Bilingual skills in Spanish, preferred.
• Are a collaborative team player with strong organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrate analytical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, interpersonal skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset
• Are comfortable working 50-60% in outdoor field conditions
• Are able to travel 5%, domestically and potentially internationally

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call
you@BASF.We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan…