Job Description

• Participate in breeding strategy and activity planning, implementation and evaluation.  Develop and maintain a broad vision of the scientific profession, company environment, and market demands and translate market demands into breeding goals.
• Execute field, greenhouse and laboratory techniques by working hands-on, as well as, supervising technical, seasonal and/or contract laborers. 
• Manage and coordinate greenhouse operation and activities to implement small-scale production of high quality hybrid seed.
• Collect and summarize data.
• Adhere to and maintain breeding administration program established by the breeder in cooperation with the IT Application Manager. 
• Organize seed inventory and distribute seed samples according to program activities.
• Manage and execute the increase, purity testing and maintenance of breeder and foundation seed in collaboration with the breeder.
• Coordinate breeding work with, and implement information gained from the major support programs, especially the pathology and molecular marker groups.
• Act on behalf of the breeder in diverse circumstances.
• Carry out other activities and responsibilities as directed.

Required Skills

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Horticulture or Agriculture with emphasis or experience in plant breeding/genetics preferred.
• Working knowledge of horticultural practices and procedures, genetics and plant breeding.
• Demonstrated experience in plant breeding.
• Computer literate (database, spreadsheet, word processing) 
• Language skills: English required, bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, exercise good judgment, and be organized.
• Must be able to work independently and must also be a team player.

To apply

To apply for this position, please visit www.nunhems.com