Senior Lettuce Breeder

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V

San Juan Bautista, California, United States
$120,000 – $140,000; eligible for bonus plan; comp...
Not specified (assumed onsite based on location).
Lettuce variety development
Advanced breeding projects
Data-driven decision making
Enza Zaden is seeking a Senior Lettuce Breeder for their team in San Juan Bautista, California. This role requires extensive experience in plant breeding, strong leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate across various departments to develop competitive lettuce varieties

Job Summary

  • As a Senior Lettuce Breeder, you will take on an advanced and influential role in developing competitive lettuce varieties that support our long-term vision.
  • Leverage advanced technologies and traits to strengthen breeding outcomes across diverse geographies and motivate, coach, and develop a small team of Breeders and Assistant Breeders.
  • Enza Zaden is a global vegetable breeding company committed to providing access to healthy and diverse vegetables worldwide, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match.

Matching Summary

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Enza Zaden is seeking a Senior Lettuce Breeder for their team in San Juan Bautista, California. This role requires extensive experience in plant breeding, strong leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate across various departments to develop competitive lettuce varieties.

Salary

$120,000 – $140,000; Eligible for bonus plan; Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lettuce variety development
  • Advanced breeding projects
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Plant breeding methods
  • Phytopathology and cultivation

Nice-to-have

  • Globally minded breeder
  • Building strong relationships
  • Motivating and developing teams
  • Market trend translation
  • Spanish language proficiency

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Master's in Plant Breeding preferred
  • Proven success advancing varieties
  • Experience leading team members
  • Ability to manage complex programs
  • Work under varying weather conditions
  • Travel up to 25%

Work Rights

Not specified

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