Working for Enza Zaden means working for a leading breeding company of innovative vegetable varieties. Our headquarters is located in the heart of the seed industry: Enkhuizen, the Netherlands. Worldwide, Enza Zaden employs over 1000 staff members, divided over 25 locations. Our activities include the development of varieties for local markets as well as the sales and distribution of high-quality vegetable seeds. With the expertise and dedication of our employees, we continue strengthening our market position. Working for Enza Zaden means working in an international environment.

Enza Zaden Research USA, Inc. in San Juan Bautista, CA is looking for a highly motivated, seed industry professional to join our pepper breeding team.

Position in the organization: Reports to the Sr. Plant Breeder

Purpose of the position: Working out and implementing plant breeding programs, as well as selection of plants, so as to obtain relevant information to allow selection of good varieties.

Summary of responsibilities:

1. Working out and implementing plant breeding programs
2. Observing, assessing and selecting crops
3. Processing numerical data

Brief description of responsibilities and duties:

1. Working out and implementing plant breeding programs.
Working out and implementing details / components of the programme, such as:
- Number of seeds to be sown, sowing, pollinating and harvesting times
- Assigning plot numbers
- Working out hybridisation programs.
Carries out work with regard to purification of parental lines as well as disease tests.
Coordinates and checks the execution of sowing, hybridisation and pollination work as well as transplanting. For this purpose, consults with the Manager Facilities or Group Leader.

2. Observing, assessing and selecting crops.
Observing, assessing and selecting the developing crops, aimed at the breeding objective to be achieved.

3. Recording of results.
Recording and updating plant and plot numbers and numbers of the isolation department of selected plants or families. Recording results of disease tests. Sorting, processing and calculating key statistics.

Job Profile:

Education/Knowledge
Has bachelor / master degree in horticulture or related plant science. Has thorough knowledge of the crop(s) being grown and has at least 3 years of relevant work experience.

Skills
Excellent and clear communication skills. Is practical, accurate and a team player. Computer literate. Spanish speaking is a plus.

Independence
Performs the job/duties independently, under the responsibility of the (Sr.) Plant Breeder.

Contacts
Maintains intensive internal and external contacts.

Leadership
Has no direct supervisory duties, but does give technical instructions and information to Crop Workers and Technicians.

Working Conditions
Sometimes works under pressure in greenhouses or outdoors under varying climatic conditions.

Please apply at resumes@enzausa.com