Research Associate – Research and Breeding Greenhouse

Research Associate I – Research and Breeding Greenhouse

Join to apply for the Research Associate I – Research and Breeding Greenhouse role at Driscoll's.

Location:

Watsonville, California.

The Greenhouse Research Associate assists in conducting research trials to improve R&D Greenhouse Operations, to lead tissue culture production, and assist in the strawberry germplasm from plant maintenance, propagation, to seed production.

• Responsible for setup and execution of horticultural trials including creating labels, filling trays, sowing seeds, and performing data collection. Trials focus on areas such as germination, seed production, greenhouse automation, propagation, etc.
• Assist in the maintenance and renewal of the germplasm, as well as fulfilling propagation requests, and pollinations.
• Lead data collection assist in data summary and trial reports.

• Fulfill production demands for the Rubus program while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Adhere to SOPs and effectively setup trials to improve efficiency.
• This individual will guide and direct another employee to complete daily tasks in an efficient timely matter.
• Perform tissue culture initiations and transfers as needed for plantlet production.
• Duties require manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitive tasks.

• Work in collaboration with other greenhouse crew team members.
• Ability to follow instructions and take direction.
• Be a reliable and flexible member of the research group.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
• BS in Horticulture or Agriculture related degree preferable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Candidate must be self-motivated and have strong verbal/written communication and the ability to effectively collaborate with others.
• Must have excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• The ability to occasionally oversee greenhouse workers
• The ability to successfully work well independently as well as with a diverse cross-cultural team
• Flexible mindset, strong initiative, good judgment, and discretion.
• Analytical skills sufficient to analyze problems and to participate in implementing solutions.
• Must be able to work in a greenhouse, field, and lab setting.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills. Word, Outlook, and Power Point, proficient.
• California driver’s license and the ability to be covered under company-sponsored vehicle insurance program.

Salary Range estimated for the Research Associate I – Research and Breeding Greenhouse role: $53,592.00 to $79,000.00 USD
.

Driscoll's is committed to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. Other benefits include: 401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing participation, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world. Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs.

From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners. Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.

Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.

Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro. Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.