Seasonal Research Aide- Cucumber

Job description

Position description

Function

RESEARCH & INNOVATION - BREEDING

Employment Type

Seasonal worker

Contract duration

1700

Main Goal

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To support the Cucumber Breeding Programs as well as aspects of daily breeding activities. Located in Davis, CA (Intermediate/Advanced English & Spanish speaking ability required)

Job description

Assist the Cucumber breeding program with field trials and evaluation. Work alongside farm and greenhouse crews and collaborate closely with research staff including operations, research assistants.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
• Support data collection, data entry, and seed harvest operations
• Maintain and periodically update seed inventory
• Organize and pull seed for trials and shipments
• Assist with field and greenhouse crew in seeding, transplanting, crossing blocks, seed harvest and packaging
• Manage greenhouse projects including sowing, transplanting, and marker sampling
• Administer all plant labeling, pollinating instructions, and harvest
• Work closely with Greenhouse and Field operations management to ensure good plant health to meet desired goals
• Supervise work of field crew to ensure consistent data quality.
• Other duties as assigned

Profile

Required knowledge & Skills
• Detail-oriented team player must display a high degree of self-motivation, self-initiative, punctuality, and the ability to work well individually, as well as with others, through collaborative communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions for long periods
• Accept personal responsibility for task fulfillment and job performance
• Good time management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, ability to complete a high volume of work within deadlines
• Strong organization and problem solving skills
• Intermediate/Advanced English & Spanish speaking ability required
• Some field and/or greenhouse experience desirable

Education & work experience required:
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
• 1-3 years' experience in field and/or greenhouse desirable

Position localization

Job location

America/Carribean, USA, California

Location

9241 Mace Boulevard, Davis, CA 95618, États-Unis

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of experience required

1 year