Senior Lettuce Breeder

Enza Zaden

San Juan Bautista, California, United States
Base: $120,000 – $140,000; bonus/equity: eligible ...
Plant breeding methods expertise
Project management skills
Cross-functional collaboration
As a Senior Lettuce Breeder, you will lead multiple breeding projects and collaborate globally to develop commercially relevant lettuce varieties

Job Summary

  • As a Senior Lettuce Breeder, you will lead multiple breeding projects and collaborate globally to develop commercially relevant lettuce varieties.
  • The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off.
  • Enza Zaden is a global vegetable breeding company committed to creating diverse and healthy vegetables with a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Matching Summary

As a Senior Lettuce Breeder, you will lead multiple breeding projects and collaborate globally to develop commercially relevant lettuce varieties.

Salary

Base: $120,000 – $140,000; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus plan; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, paid time off, fitness reimbursement, EAP

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Plant breeding methods expertise
  • Project management skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Data management in breeding software
  • Team leadership and coaching
  • Market trend analysis
  • Travel up to 25%

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication skills
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Multicultural relationship building
  • Spanish language proficiency
  • Motivational leadership
  • Global breeding program experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
  • 7+ years plant breeding experience
  • Proven breeding program success
  • Experience leading and coaching teams
  • Eligibility under company driver insurance
  • Proficiency in English

Work Rights

Must meet eligibility under company driver insurance policy

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