UMMARY
Participates in laboratory and field activities related to the development and commercialization of improved wine grape varieties. Provides technical support to all phases of the plant breeding program including pollen collection and hybridization, plant phenotyping, data management and analysis, seed collection and conditioning, plant propagation, planting and maintenance of seedling and germplasm collections and the application of Marker Assisted Selection and other methodologies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conducts research, oversees data collection, analysis and interpretation of results.
- Prepares technical reports in a format appropriate for customer needs.
- Performs pollen collection and hybridization, plant phenotyping, data management and analysis, seed collection and conditioning, plant propagation, planting and maintenance of seedling and germplasm collections and the application of Marker Assisted Selection and other methodologies.
- Collects phenotying data on basic vine performance parameters including yield components, vegetative growth and development, flavor and fruit quality attributes, and wine composition and quality.
- Organizes and coordinates data entry, storage and analyses, ensuring data accuracy and security.
- Participates in the development and maintenance of relevant databases for the breeding and genomics research program.
- Participates on teams that may be cross-functional and interdepartmental to accomplish project goals.
- Maintains laboratory research notebooks and breeding records to Gallo regulatory and legal standards.
- Maintains a safe laboratory work environment and conducts work in accordance with good laboratory practices and safety guidelines.
- Ensures the protection of company intellectual property.
- Continuously improves and develops technical skills.
- Stays current with the latest scientific literature and takes initiative to suggest ideas that potentially could contribute to improved research and commercial outcomes.
- Must maintain satisfactory attendance, to include timeliness.
- Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory considerations. If accountable for the work of others, responsible for ensuring their understanding and compliance.
- This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for supervision of seasonal employees and interns
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree in a natural sciences or agriculture.
- Required to possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Required to travel to vineyard locations throughout California with occasional overnight travel.
- Required to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
- Required to possess color vision.
- High school diploma or GED.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Viticulture, Biology, Plant Science or Agriculture plus 2 years of field research or vineyard management experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
- Master’s degree in Viticulture or Plant Science.
- Documented expertise and experience in grape breeding is highly desirable, as is technical expertise in phenotyping, data management and Marker Assisted Selection methodologies.
- Skilled in the use of MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint at an intermediate or higher level.
- Experience in database management, including the use of relevant software commonly utilized for plant breeding data storage and analyses.
- Experience comprehending and applying principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.
- Experience with applying the principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
- Experience dealing with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations and graphs) and abstract and concrete variables.
- Experience working independently, as well as in effectively interfacing with cross-functional technical teams.
- Demonstrates positive and cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, employees are occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals.
The employee will frequently work outdoors, in an agricultural environment. She/he must be able to work under the standard environment encountered in a vineyard including cold (winter) and hot, dusty (summer) conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EEO/AA M/F/Vet/Disability
How to Apply
Please complete the entire online application along with any prescreening questions that pertain to this opportunity. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Job ID: 9245
Recruiter Name: Tyler Green
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Over eighty years ago, with humble beginnings, brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo began E. & J. Gallo Winery. Today, we are the world's largest family-owned winery. We distribute wines in more than 90 countries and are the largest exporter of California wine. E. & J. Gallo Winery employs a creative and talented team of more than 5,000 people. We truly believe that the contributions of our employees are what make our Winery a dominant force in the ever-growing wine industry. If you want to work with great people and enjoy a career in a dynamic industry expected to double in the next 10 years, see what opportunities await you at E. & J. Gallo Winery!