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POSITION:
Assistant
Breeder, Short-Day Onions
Bejo
Zaden, bv, is headquartered in Warmenhuizen, Holland. Bejo,
with industry experience of more than 100 years, is one of the
leading companies in breeding, production, processing and sale
of premium quality vegetable seeds. With our focus on making
varieties to fill specific market needs, we have developed and
offer more than 900 varieties worldwide. We translate market
demands into vegetable varieties that clearly represent added
value for the entire food chain. Constant innovation is the
focus and main drive for Bejo’s growth.
Bejo seeds are distributed to more than 100 countries via a
global network of Bejo companies and dedicated dealers. Bejo
employs more than 650 committed employees worldwide. The company
features an open, accessible, and innovative culture. Our
experts devote their talents to research, seed production, seed
processing, logistics and sales. We fully justify our motto:
"Bejo, a name that stands for quality". Quality that is proven
daily, all over the world.
Bejo Seeds, Inc. is a subsidiary of Bejo Zaden, with our U.S.
headquarters in Oceano, CA. Our territory comprises the United
States and Canada. Incorporated in 1991, we employ a staff of
36, and we live and work in 6 sales and product development
regions throughout the U.S. Bejo USA is engaged in sales and
marketing, breeding, and seed production.
Open Position: Assistant breeder for Short-Day Onions,
based near Bakersfield, California
Essential Functions
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To work
with and learn from our head breeder for short-day onions,
to plan, organize and evaluate trials and to select onion
material for superior performance for targeted markets.
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To think
creatively in order to improve breeding processes and in
order to advance our position with market appropriate
varieties.
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This
position will focus on the short day group, but will be part
of a team of allium breeders that cover the global onion
markets.
Additional responsibilities
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Breeding
bulb management selected from various trial locations.
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To
coordinate cage productions and small crossing cages with
the farm manager, which will include cultural practices,
pollination insects, seed harvest, seed cleaning and
packaging.
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To assist
other breeders in the team with other allium projects as
their projects require.
Qualifications
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Training
and education in plant breeding.
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Knowledge
in onions and breeding experience in onions a plus.
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Candidate
should have excellent communication and inter-personal
skills, organizational ability, basic computer skills, and
be an independent and self motivated worker.
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Must have
strong English skills,
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Spanish
language skills are a plus.
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Must be
able to travel and to endure long periods outdoors in warm
climates.
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Must be
able to work with multi function teams including production,
marketing, and bio technology specialists.
Please send a resume with
coverletter to:
Kim
Litten
k.litten@bejoseeds.com
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