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- $25 - $27 an hour
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- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Research Breeding Technician

Vilmorin Mikado USA -
Gilroy, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$25 - $27 an hour
12 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Employee relationship building

Full Job Description

PURPOSE

The ideal candidate will contribute to the successful development of new varieties of vegetable crops that nourish our communities. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical support for plant breeding activities that lead to the development of new varieties grown throughout the country.

The purpose of this position is to assist the Vilmorin-Mikado (a business unit of Limagrain) breeding programs on seed management activities, including on-site seed production, inventory control, and coordination of seed samples for testing and shipments. The position will also support document management and in-field breeding activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Seed Technician Activities

Manage the seed storage room with good organization by maintaining seed in its assigned locations and by cataloging new seed entries with the support of the Assistant Breeder
Assemble seed in packets for trialing and shipment based on breeder request
Conduct annual seed inventory review and seed backup for discard and update
Lead the routine GMO compliance process with support from the Breeder and Operations
Manage seed inventory, including harvest and seed yield data for breeding programs using the database management system (BOS)
Participate in weekly staff meetings to share progress and discuss opportunities for continuous improvement

Breeding Activities

Assist in on-site and external trial activities for the breeding programs as needed, including trial layout and establishment, tissue sampling, seed sowings, plant digs, data collection, and crop evaluations
Monitor and support completion of key breeding tasks, including planting, pollination, harvest, and seed cleaning
Provide a direct line of support for the Breeder during the absence of the Assistant Breeder
Support the Breeders based outside the United States on their research activities, including communications for scheduling, trial preparation, receiving seed, tissue sampling, phenotypic evaluation, and harvesting seed
Participate in weekly Research meetings while fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Input data for breeding records as needed
Work with others to provide training and development opportunities for all staff members; develop and refine written SOPs; and create written reports as needed
Travel to trial sites as necessary

Expectations

Passion for plant breeding and close coordination with Breeding teams
Good attendance and punctuality
Ability to follow and establish written procedures
Work well with peers and maintain a positive attitude
Maintain accurate and complete records of your work
Good organization skills and ability to prioritize work
Good verbal and written communication skills
·Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Complete work in a safe way with minimum supervision

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in an agricultural field (preferred)
Experience with seed inventory or inventory experience (preferred)
Basic office environment experience (phone, copying, faxing, filing, etc.)
Computer Skills, including Outlook and proficiency in the MS Office Suite
Valid driver’s license & clean driving record

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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