Hazera is a worldwide leader in the breeding, development, production and marketing of hybrid vegetable seed varieties, characterized by advanced research & development, marketing throughout the world, and agro-technical support. Combining decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology, Hazera constantly develops new products that address market needs. Thanks to our core beliefs of expertise, trust, engagement and dynamism, shared by our committed teams we strive to continuously exceed the expectations of our customers. Hazera headquarters are situated in Israel and The Netherlands. With a worldwide presence through our 11 subsidiaries. Hazera is part of the Limagrain Group, an international agri-business based in France. Group, an international agri-business based in France.
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For the Company’s Long Day Onion breeding activities in the US, we are looking for a fulltime Assistant Onion Breeder.

Can you imagine what a vegetable seed company of the future will look like? Does the thought of making the future a reality get you excited? Do you have experience working in a commercial R&D organization?

We are seeking for passionate candidates to help Hazera transform the ways we provide value to our customers. Working collaboratively with all colleagues in Hazera and Limagrain Vegetables Seeds. Together, with our customers, we are redefining the future of vegetable seed business and developing innovative solutions to improve variety development. In this position you will assist our Breeder with line and hybrid development, for a Breeding program targeted at one of the global onion markets. You are part of and interact closely with a multidisciplinary, international team of breeders and researchers, with different disciplines. You will have close interaction with the local operational team and with colleagues in different departments and countries. You will report to the Onion Breeder and are based at our breeding facilities in Pasco, Washington.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Planting and harvest of bulb trials and breeding seed production fields
• Supervising the construction of, and care for, seed production isolation cage
• Trial evaluation, field scouting and organization
• Sorting and selection of breeding material
• Breeding seed inventory management, sample preparation and shipping
• Supervision of breeding seed cleaning and storage
• Some travel in the Western US and internationally for company meetings
• Supervision of temporary labor during planting, harvest and processing of seed and bulbs.

Your background:

• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, agronomy, plant pathology, genetics or related discipline.
• Detail oriented and observant
• Highly motivated and responsible
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Proficient in Spanish
• Interested in long term employment, growth within the company

The candidate will also be expected to work as part of a quickly evolving team that includes seed production, sales, and operations, as well as to communicate with international partners. Must be able to lift 50#, and work in unfavorable field conditions for long periods.

Information:

Working at Hazera means contributing in a professional way to the growth of our business, in an informal, international environment. We are customer and market oriented and teamwork is important. Other characteristics of our organization are openness, flexibility and orientation on results. We focus on employee development with consideration and respect for individual needs.

Are you up for a new challenge?

If you are enthusiastic to join a growing organization, please send us as soon as possible a letter of motivation and a detailed resume, preferably by e-mail to: webjobs@hazera.com

Acquisition with reference to this advertisement will not be appreciated.