VoloAgri® is a Non-GMO vegetable seed technology and breeding company dedicated to Cultivating Global Health. We take pride in passionately serving every customer with customized vegetable seed and technical service solutions they can count on. Our innovative seeds produce plants with increased yields, improved disease resistance, and post-harvest processing advantages while still achieving exceptional taste! This reduces the environmental farming footprint while increasing the healthy consumption of delicious vegetables. Our diverse teams of industry experts are stationed around the world. Our Global Corporate Headquarter is based in South San Francisco with Research stations in Woodland, California; Culiacan, Mexico; Antalya, Turkey and Delph, The Netherland and principal Operational Centers in San Luis Obispo CA and satellite offices in Idaho, Holland, Mexico, and Lebanon. Our seeds are sold under several brands including US AgriSeeds, Zayintec, California Hybrids, Catalyst Seeds, Axia and New World Seeds.

Job summary

Responsible for developing new marketable melon hybrids for our global markets including North, Central and South America, Middle East and Europe. Assistant Melon Breeder will reporting to the VP Research-Cucurbit Crops and interacting with the breeding teams at different global research and trial stations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all components of successful commercial melon breeding program, which includes management of existing germplasm, acquisition of new germplasm, development of elite inbred lines, hybrids, and production of breeder seed of elite lines
• Keep abreast with the crop, traits, and the latest plant breeding, genetics and biotechnological discoveries
• Knowledge of MAS, Double Haploid and biotechnological tools
• Translate the crop R&D strategy into market-oriented melon products
• Support breeding program and implement the R&D strategy in cucurbit crops.
• Establish good rapport with global sales, product development and market teams
• Supervise, train and manage seasonal field helpers
• Travel domestically and internationally

Qualifications

• PhD in Plant Breeding or related sciences with 3+ years of experience in melon/vegetable/field crop breeding or MS with 5+ years of experience in field crop breeding.
• Substantial knowledge of melon traits and breeding procedures
• Strong knowledge of marker technology, phytopathology, plant physiology, crop management and Biostatistics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Works well within a team environment.
• Ability to work in range of working conditions.
• Command of MS office and statistical softwares (R, JMP, SAS and SPSS)
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Knowledge of Spanish language is a plus.

VoloAgri Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package depending upon experience
• Medical & dental insurance
• Section 125 Dependent Care plans, 401(k) Plan
• Vacation, sick and holiday time off

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to hr@voloagri.com or apply directly at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/at-jobopportunities.php?clientkey=8B211814612465E905F5513EE5419F5F