Driscoll's · 2 days ago
Research Associate I – Research and Breeding Greenhouse
Watsonville, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$54K/yr - $79K/yr
3+ years expDriscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. The Greenhouse Research Associate assists in conducting research trials to improve R&D Greenhouse Operations, leading tissue culture production, and assisting in strawberry germplasm maintenance and propagation.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Responsible for setup and execution of horticultural trials including creating labels, filling trays, sowing seeds, and performing data collection. Trials focus on areas such as germination, seed production, greenhouse automation, propagation, etc
Assist in the maintenance and renewal of the germplasm, as well as fulfilling propagation requests, and pollinations
Lead data collection assist in data summary and trial reports
Fulfill production demands for the Rubus program while maintaining a clean and organized work environment
Adhere to SOPs and effectively setup trials to improve efficiency
This individual will guide and direct another employee to complete daily tasks in an efficient timely matter
Perform tissue culture initiations and transfers as needed for plantlet production
Work in collaboration with other greenhouse crew team members
Ability to follow instructions and take direction
Be a reliable and flexible member of the research group
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A minimum of three years of relevant work experience
Bilingual English/Spanish required
Candidate must be self-motivated and have strong verbal/written communication and the ability to effectively collaborate with others
Must have excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
The ability to occasionally oversee greenhouse workers
The ability to successfully work well independently as well as with a diverse cross-cultural team
Flexible mindset, strong initiative, good judgment, and discretion
Analytical skills sufficient to analyze problems and to participate in implementing solutions
Must be able to work in a greenhouse, field, and lab setting
Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills. Word, Outlook, and Power Point, proficient
California driver's license and the ability to be covered under company-sponsored vehicle insurance program
Preferred
BS in Horticulture or Agriculture related degree preferable
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week
401(k) with employer match
Profit-sharing participation
Paid sick time
Paid vacation
Paid personal and family care leave
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Driscoll's
Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sanjeev Tandon
Chief Financial Officer
Shaily Sanghvi
CFO, Driscoll's of the Americas
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