Hollister, CA
Job Title: Sweet Pepper Breeding Assistant
Location: Hollister, CA
Pay: $20-$25/hr
About the job:
The Sweet Pepper Breeding Assistant will support the breeding and breeding technology teams with planting, data collection, seed organization, and lab submissions. This role requires someone highly detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in both greenhouse and field environments.
We're looking for someone who:
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Has an Associate degree in Agriculture, Plant Science, or equivalent field experience
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Has 1-3 years of experience in the vegetable seed business
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Is proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas
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Thinks analytically and solves problems effectively
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Pays close attention to detail
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Values collaboration and can work cross-functionally with multiple teams
What you'll do:
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Assist with sowing, transplanting, seed harvest, and organization
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Collect leaf samples for lab submission
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Record data in the field and greenhouse using the phenome app
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Perform data entry and maintain seed inventories
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Select plants in the greenhouse and fields for breeding programs
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Collaborate with breeding, product development, warehouse, and laboratory teams
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Ensure all operations comply with safety and regulatory standards