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Tomato Breeder

Location: Stockton, California, USA

Reference: R-37271

Kraft Heinz, The Company

As one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, we are proud to spark joy around mealtimes with a global portfolio of more than 200 brands. Some are iconic master brands like Heinz, Kraft and Planters. Others are fast growing new sensations that defy status quo like DEVOUR and Primal Kitchen. No matter the brand, we are united under one vision To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. Bringing this vision to life are our 36,000+ teammates around the world, making food people love.

Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership and commitment with Rise Against Hunger. And we also stand committed to sustainability, and the health of our planet and its people.

Every day, we are transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you’re passionate like us -- and ready to create the future, build on a storied legacy, and participate as a conscientious global citizen -- there’s one thing to do join us.

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration

We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. It all comes down to the way we empower our people to own their work. It’s true Our employees are our competitive advantage.

As part of the Kraft Heinz family you’re supported to grow and achieve. You’re recognized and rewarded for outstanding performance at every level. You’re given the opportunity to leave your mark and build legacies. But you won’t do it alone. This is where our values and teamwork thrives and collaborative spirit fuels every day.

Position Summary

The primary function of the Tomato Breeder is to develop proprietary commercial tomato varieties for Heinz Ketchup and global markets.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop breeding objectives with a cross-functional product team that supports KraftHeinz’s mission;
  • Coordinate and manage cooperative breeding efforts with internal and external partners;
  • Strive to improve genetic gain and breeding efficiency by implementing effective breeding strategies and tools;
  • Manage winter nurseries and greenhouse to accelerate generation advancement;
  • Maintain clear and accurate breeding records following company data management guidelines;
  • Conduct experimental hybrid evaluations- field and lab data collection and analysis- and propose variety advancements;
  • Deliver genetically fixed parent lines to the production department following company guidelines;
  • Support PD and dealer variety trials;

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in Plant Breeding- Plant Science- Genetics with strong analytical skills; Proving record of breeding experience and achievements- passion in variety development can be used to substitute graduate degree;
  • Data- and product-driven mindset combined with curiosity;
  • Strong communication- organizational and project management skills;
  • Independent and pro-active in initiating continuous improvements of germplasm and varieties;
  • A fun colleague- team player and thinker;
  • Able to operate effectively in a multi-disciplinary multi-culture environment- applying research into breeding;
  • Computer skilled- particularly excel- breeding database software- and statistical software.

Application

Please click HERE to learn more and to apply online.

Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

More positions from: KraftHeinz Company

Posted from April 14, 2021 until October 14, 2021
SeedQuest reference number: 127257

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
 
 
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