Assistant Breeder in Santa Maria, California at BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY

Key Responsibilities:

To assist, support, implement and evaluate plant breeding project components as needed for PanAmerican Seed Co. Plant Breeders in the execution of their high priority projects. This may include training and supervision of technicians. In addition, the Assistant Plant Breeder will be trained in commercial flower breeding and may have limited, small plant breeding projects of their own.

Essential Functions – What needs to Be Accomplished?

1. An Assistant Plant Breeder may assist other plant breeders with organization of trials, bioassays, note taking & documentation as well as execution of various aspects of the breeding cycle as needed.
2. As part of training and to gain proficiency, an Assistant Plant Breeder may also have some small, limited plant breeding projects of their own, assigned by a Regional Breeding Director, as part of the overall PanAm R&D strategic goals.
3. Provide supervision and training to current breeder technicians, as appropriate.
4. Assist in execution of breeder trials on behalf of off-site locations, trials managers and /or Plant Breeders.
5. Ability to interact with a wide range of skills levels and personalities.
6. In conjunction with the breeding supervisor, work with product manager, production, Helix and culture research to ensure highest product quality.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Other duties and responsibilities determined by the Supervisor.

1. BS in Horticulture with an emphasis on Plant Sciences/Plant Breeding or similar relevant experience.
2. Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team in a matrix organization.
3. Demonstrates drive, motivation and organizational skills.
4. Ability to interact with a wide range of skill levels and personalities.
5. Effective communicator with both written and verbal communication proficiency.
6. Proficiency using MS Office and breeding database related software.
7. Infrequent travel (as directed by Supervisor). <10%

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to work in greenhouse environment with long periods of standing
2. Sometimes required to do heavy lifting, moving, etc.

Scope of Responsibility

Staff: May have supervisory responsibility, as directed by Supervisor

Budgets: May have budgetary responsibility at payroll level, as appropriate

Our Promise to you

We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the best and nothing else! To you, we deliver a work environment and a culture where building long-lasting relationships internally and externally is important. We believe that good communication, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects will set us up for success. We keep both our feet on the ground and are approachable.

In addition to this we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:

• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs