P-9660

PLANT BREEDING RESEARCH ASSISTANT II - Davis, California

The primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Assist processing tomato breeding program in field trial design, planting, trial evaluating, and seed harvest.
• Manage breeding database and seed inventory.
• Supervise field and greenhouse crew in seeding, transplanting, crossing blocks, and seed harvest.
• Interact and collaborate with plant pathologist, molecular biologist in project submission, result tracking, and data entry.
• Interact with basic seed manager, foundation seed manager in parent seed production and seed quality assurance.
• Receive and distribute seeds for seed production, variety trials, product development, and marketing, etc.

Qualifications:

• Position requires a minimum BS in plant science, horticulture, or related discipline and 3 year experience or MS.
• Working experience in seed industry is desirable.
• This position requires an non-smoker based on job responsibilities related to greenhouses and the potential for Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) contamination.

Skills required:

• Candidate should possess good interpersonal skills, effective written and oral communication.
• Skills and working knowledge in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• The ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Detail oriented.
• Spanish language skill is a plus.

We offer an excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with experience. Send resume and salary history to: Harris Moran Seed Company, P.O. Box 4938, Modesto, CA 95352 Attn: Human Resources. E-mail: hr@hmclause.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace.

Harris Moran is an “at will” employer. www.harrismoran.com

Posted on: 10/13/2009
Closing date: 02/17/2010 Until filled