Lipman Produce is seeking a highly skilled plant scientist to serve as Research Assistant I for our fresh market tomato breeding program located near Manteca, CA.
This is a great opportunity to learn many facets of vegetable research and development, production and distribution.
You will be involved in a challenging array of crop related duties including the execution and oversight of daily field and greenhouse research projects that support breeding, pathology, entomology and genetic markers while also assisting with evaluations of new and unique experimental tomatoes.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to seed preparation, sowing, transplanting, pollinating, harvest/data collection, disease screening, insect rearing, tissue sampling for markers, seed inventory and labor management. This position will report to and work closely with the tomato breeder and staff.
Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Pathology, Entomology or related field with hands-on experience in a breeding or agricultural research program desirable. Bilingual English/Spanish, strong problem solving and multitasking skills are also advantageous. Seasonal travel will be required. Working environments include field, greenhouse and laboratory.
Green card or U.S. Citizenship required.
Lipman Produce offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time of application and must provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. The company is not participating in documentation programs for this position and will not assist candidates in obtaining proper authorization to work in the United States.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter including salary requirements along with their resume via email to hiring@lipmanproduce.com or fax to 239-657-9764.