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Green Garlic Breeder

Location: California, USA

VoloAgri Group, Inc. (VoloAgri) is a global plant breeding and intellectual property company, working in the major vegetable species. We focus on high value hybrid seeds for our existing and target growth markets, which include fast growing global regions for open field as well as greenhouse production methods. Further information will be shared with prospective candidates under a nondisclosure agreement.

Job Description:

The Green Garlic Breeder will be responsible for the research and development of commercial varieties of green garlic.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Manage, design, develop, and implement breeding research projects to identify varieties for commercial production;
  • Design, organize and conduct trial programs in target market zones. Work closely with farmers and commercial producers of garlic;
  • Identify appropriate varieties and make recommendations for advancement and commercialization.
  • Manage research budget and resources for the Green Garlic variety development;
  • Maintain parent lines and work closely with the VoloAgri production team;
  • Collaborate with other research team members of the company to exchange ideas, germplasm, data and other items to maximize performance of the team;
  • Work closely with the Green Garlic Project team.

This position will report to the Director of Research & Development and the leadership team at VoloAgri.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Minimum five years of experience with allium crops, such as garlic or onions.
  • Strong background in field plot technique and agronomy.
  • Experience in budget and personnel management.
  • Experience with data management, statistical analysis software.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team-based environment with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to work with growers and produce marketers.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Education:

  • M.S. / B.S. in Crop Science and Horticulture.

Work authorization: U.S. Work Authorization

Start Date: ASAP

Position: Full time

Compensation: Salary based on experience with a competitive benefits package.

Location: California, USA

Application instructions:

Please send resume (and brief cover letter).
Apply via Email to jobs@voloagri.com with “Green Garlic Breeder” in the subject line.

More positions from: VoloAgri Group, Inc.

Posted from January 19, 2015 until July 19, 2015
SeedQuest reference number: 58089

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
 
 
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