Top 16 Plant pathology Jobs in California

Plant Breeder
BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY —Guadalupe, CA
- $83,000 - $120,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
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2d
Staff Research Associate 1 (9613C), Environmental Science, Policy, and Management #87591
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $30.12 - $30.83 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
2d
Horticulture Consultant
Waypoint Analytical, LLC —Anaheim, CA
- $71,900 - $133,400 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Customer service
10d
Greenhouse Assistant Specialist
University of California Merced —Merced, CA
- $65,800 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Master's degree
- Databases
University of California, Davis – – CE Environmental Horticulture Advisor serving Marin, Napa and Sonoma Counties (25-14)
Novato, CA
- $85,600 - $108,600 a year
- Mid-level
- Office
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Plant Health Care Technician
MSE Landscape Professionals, Inc. —Escondido, CA
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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2d
Tissue Culture Lab Research Associate II - Research and Breeding Greenhouse
Driscoll's, Inc. —Aromas, CA
- $76,810 - $98,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Seasonal Seed Health Lab Technician
Limagrain —Modesto, CA
- $18.50 - $23.00 an hour
- Seasonal
- Bachelor of Science
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Associate's degree
Urban Forester
City of Encinitas —Encinitas, CA
- $73,805.26 - $103,851.49 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Word processing
- Research
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Junior Specialist/Lowe-Power Lab
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- From $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
11d
Associate Specialist/Lowe-Power Lab
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $78,300 - $93,800 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Temporary Citrus Support Specialist
JBT Marel —Visalia, CA
- $60,000 - $95,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
University of California, Davis – – Cooperative Extension Horticulture and Specialty Crops Advisor – Serving Humboldt and Del Norte Counties (AP 22-24)
Eureka, CA
- $85,600 - $108,600 a year
- Office
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Jr. Specialist – UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $57,000 - $60,700 a year
- Spanish
- 3 years
- Driver's License
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Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources —Los Angeles County, CA
- $37,963.68 - $51,003.36 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Residential
- US work authorization
- Fair chance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Research Scientist I, Plant Pathologist
ProFarm —Davis, CA
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Plant Breeder
BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY —Guadalupe, CA
Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences. Share technical knowledge with colleagues and support the…
$83,000 - $120,000 a year
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High Throughput Phenotyping Research Associate – Strawberry Breeding
Driscoll's, Inc. —Watsonville, CA
Demonstrated ability to coordinate field activities, supervise seasonal staff, and manage multiple priorities in dynamic field and research environments.
$76,810 - $95,000 a year
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Plant Breeder

BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY -
Guadalupe, CA

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Job Details

$83,000 - $120,000 a year
2 days ago

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in genetics
Product development project management
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor's degree in horticulture
Plant breeding
Collaboration with product development teams
Horticulture
Bachelor's degree
Continuous improvement
Doctor of Philosophy
Decision making
Product management
Industry trends
Genetics
Master of Science
Plant biology research projects
Mentoring
Data-driven problem-solving
Collaboration with manufacturing teams
Senior level
Research and development project management
Research & development
Plant genetics
Master's degree in genetics
Communication skills
Developing new products

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Description:

Plant Breeder I / II – PanAmerican Seed

Location: Guadalupe, California – R&D Breeding

Help shape the next generation of ornamental varieties.

PanAmerican Seed, a division of Ball Horticulture Company is seeking a curious, and innovative Plant Breeder to join our R&D Breeding team in Guadalupe, California. Reporting to the North American Breeding Director, this position offers the opportunity to develop commercially successful seed-propagated ornamental varieties while working alongside an experienced global breeding organization.

At PanAmerican Seed, breeders work across a diverse portfolio of globally recognized ornamental crops and collaborate closely with experts in pathology, molecular breeding, breeding technology, production, and product management. We invest in modern breeding tools and encourage curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement to help our breeders deliver meaningful impact. This opportunity creates ownership of breeding projects while collaborating with a global R&D team.

Guadalupe is located on California's beautiful Central Coast, offering a mild year-round climate with easy access to beaches, hiking, mountain biking, and California wine country.

Key Responsibilities

Independently manage assigned breeding projects and breeding activities across multiple seasons.
Advance breeding populations through crossing, selection, trial evaluation, and data-driven decision making.
Develop improved varieties/hybrids that meet breeding objectives for quality, performance, and commercial success.
Contribute to breeding strategy and project objectives in partnership with the North American Breeding Director and Product Management.
Collaborate closely with Production, Supply Chain, Pathology, Product Management, and other R&D teams to support successful product development and reliable seed production.
Share technical knowledge with colleagues and support the development of junior team members.
Represent breeding during internal meetings, grower visits, trials, and industry interactions.
Travel approximately 25% domestically and internationally to evaluate trials, collaborate with colleagues, and monitor industry trends.

What Success Looks Like

Successful candidates will:

Deliver breeding progress that supports PanAmerican Seed’s product pipeline and long term business objectives
Make sound, data-driven breeding decisions.
Build strong partnerships across R&D and commercial teams.
Continuously improve breeding methods and workflows.
Demonstrate scientific curiosity, ownership, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Requirements:

Required

Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Horticulture, Plant Sciences, or a related discipline.
Strong understanding of plant breeding principles, and the application modern breeding tools and technologies to improve breeding outcomes.
Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across scientific disciplines and functional teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred

Experience breeding seed-propagated ornamental crops.
Experience working in commercial product development

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plant pathology jobs in california

Plant Breeder

Staff Research Associate 1 (9613C), Environmental Science, Policy, and Management #87591

Horticulture Consultant

Greenhouse Assistant Specialist

University of California, Davis – – CE Environmental Horticulture Advisor serving Marin, Napa and Sonoma Counties (25-14)

Plant Health Care Technician

Tissue Culture Lab Research Associate II - Research and Breeding Greenhouse

Seasonal Seed Health Lab Technician

Urban Forester

Junior Specialist/Lowe-Power Lab

Associate Specialist/Lowe-Power Lab

Temporary Citrus Support Specialist

University of California, Davis – – Cooperative Extension Horticulture and Specialty Crops Advisor – Serving Humboldt and Del Norte Counties (AP 22-24)

Jr. Specialist – UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program

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