Watsonville, CA · On-site
$95K - $125K/yr
This role combines leadership of PSG's gene-edited (GE) blackberry breeding project with responsibility for strawberry disease-resistance pre-breeding efforts. Approximately one-third of the role ...
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Watsonville, CA · On-site
$95K - $125K/yr
This role combines leadership of PSG's gene-edited (GE) blackberry breeding project with responsibility for strawberry disease-resistance pre-breeding efforts. Approximately one-third of the role ...
San Diego, CA · On-site +1
As a breeding scientist you will be responsible for the management, strategy and/or analyses for the selective breeding programs of multiple clients in aquaculture. You will serve as a point person ...
San Diego, CA · On-site +1
As a breeding scientist you will be responsible for the management, strategy and/or analyses for the selective breeding programs of multiple clients in aquaculture. You will serve as a point person ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
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As a breeding scientist you will be responsible for the management, strategy and/or analyses for the selective breeding programs of multiple clients in aquaculture. You will serve as a point person ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$90K - $135K/yr
As a breeding scientist you will be responsible for the management, strategy and/or analyses for the selective breeding programs of multiple clients in aquaculture. You will serve as a point person ...
$78K - $117K/yr
Breeding Operations Associate YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES As a Breeding Operations Associate, you will play a crucial role in driving prescriptive operations for Veg R&D AMPAC and planning and ...
$78K - $117K/yr
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Woodland, CA · On-site
$78K - $117K/yr
Breeding Operations Associate YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES As a Breeding Operations Associate, you will play a crucial role in driving prescriptive operations for Veg R&D AMPAC and planning and ...
Woodland, CA · On-site
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Breeding Operations Associate YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES As a Breeding Operations Associate, you will play a crucial role in driving prescriptive operations for Veg R&D AMPAC and planning and ...
Woodland, CA · On-site
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Breeding Operations Associate YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES As a Breeding Operations Associate, you will play a crucial role in driving prescriptive operations for Veg R&D AMPAC and planning and ...
Woodland, CA · On-site
$78K - $117K/yr
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The position reports to the local Strawberry Breeding Scientist and contributes data and insights to support breeding decisions, applying and refining established analytical approaches to enhance ...
The position reports to the local Strawberry Breeding Scientist and contributes data and insights to support breeding decisions, applying and refining established analytical approaches to enhance ...
The position reports to the local Strawberry Breeding Scientist and contributes data and insights to support breeding decisions, applying and refining established analytical approaches to enhance ...
The position reports to the local Strawberry Breeding Scientist and contributes data and insights to support breeding decisions, applying and refining established analytical approaches to enhance ...
Duarte, CA · On-site
$19 - $26/hr
We're in search of a Research Support Technician - Animal Breeding to join our Animal Care Program team. The Research Support Technician is responsible for performing tasks and procedures associated ...
Duarte, CA · On-site
$19 - $26/hr
We're in search of a Research Support Technician - Animal Breeding to join our Animal Care Program team. The Research Support Technician is responsible for performing tasks and procedures associated ...
We're in search of a Research Support Technician - Animal Breeding to join our Animal Care Program team. The Research Support Technician is responsible for performing tasks and procedures associated ...
We're in search of a Research Support Technician - Animal Breeding to join our Animal Care Program team. The Research Support Technician is responsible for performing tasks and procedures associated ...
Guadalupe, CA · On-site
$22.50 - $36/hr
To assist, support, implement and evaluate plant breeding project components as needed for PanAmerican Seed Co. Plant Breeders in the execution of their high priority projects. This may include ...
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Guadalupe, CA · On-site
$22.50 - $36/hr
To assist, support, implement and evaluate plant breeding project components as needed for PanAmerican Seed Co. Plant Breeders in the execution of their high priority projects. This may include ...
$22.50 - $36/hr
To assist, support, implement and evaluate plant breeding project components as needed for PanAmerican Seed Co. Plant Breeders in the execution of their high priority projects. This may include ...
$22.50 - $36/hr
To assist, support, implement and evaluate plant breeding project components as needed for PanAmerican Seed Co. Plant Breeders in the execution of their high priority projects. This may include ...
$22.50 - $36/hr
To assist, support, implement and evaluate plant breeding project components as needed for PanAmerican Seed Co. Plant Breeders in the execution of their high priority projects. This may include ...
$22.50 - $36/hr
To assist, support, implement and evaluate plant breeding project components as needed for PanAmerican Seed Co. Plant Breeders in the execution of their high priority projects. This may include ...
Guadalupe, CA · On-site
$110K - $145K/yr
Reporting to the North American Breeding Director, this role is well suited for a breeder who enjoys owning programs end-to-end-from setting breeding direction through variety release-while staying ...
Guadalupe, CA · On-site
$110K - $145K/yr
Reporting to the North American Breeding Director, this role is well suited for a breeder who enjoys owning programs end-to-end-from setting breeding direction through variety release-while staying ...
Guadalupe, CA · On-site
$110/hr
Reporting to the North American Breeding Director, this role is well suited for a breeder who enjoys owning programs end-to-end-from setting breeding direction through variety release-while staying ...
Guadalupe, CA · On-site
$110/hr
Reporting to the North American Breeding Director, this role is well suited for a breeder who enjoys owning programs end-to-end-from setting breeding direction through variety release-while staying ...
Guadalupe, CA · On-site
$22.50 - $36/hr
To assist, support, implement and evaluate plant breeding project components as needed for PanAmerican Seed Co. Plant Breeders in the execution of their high priority projects. This may include ...
Guadalupe, CA · On-site
$22.50 - $36/hr
To assist, support, implement and evaluate plant breeding project components as needed for PanAmerican Seed Co. Plant Breeders in the execution of their high priority projects. This may include ...
Guadalupe, CA · On-site
$110/hr
Reporting to the North American Breeding Director, this role is well suited for a breeder who enjoys owning programs end-to-end--from setting breeding direction through variety release--while staying ...
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Guadalupe, CA · On-site
$110/hr
Reporting to the North American Breeding Director, this role is well suited for a breeder who enjoys owning programs end-to-end--from setting breeding direction through variety release--while staying ...
Guadalupe, CA · On-site
$110/hr
Reporting to the North American Breeding Director, this role is well suited for a breeder who enjoys owning programs end-to-end-from setting breeding direction through variety release-while staying ...
Guadalupe, CA · On-site
$110/hr
Reporting to the North American Breeding Director, this role is well suited for a breeder who enjoys owning programs end-to-end-from setting breeding direction through variety release-while staying ...
This role sits at the intersection of breeding, agronomy, and commercial execution, ensuring new varieties perform consistently across environments and meet the needs of growers, processors, and ...
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This role sits at the intersection of breeding, agronomy, and commercial execution, ensuring new varieties perform consistently across environments and meet the needs of growers, processors, and ...
This role sits at the intersection of breeding, agronomy, and commercial execution, ensuring new varieties perform consistently across environments and meet the needs of growers, processors, and ...
This role sits at the intersection of breeding, agronomy, and commercial execution, ensuring new varieties perform consistently across environments and meet the needs of growers, processors, and ...
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A typical day in a Breeding role involves monitoring animal health and reproductive cycles, maintaining accurate breeding records, and implementing breeding plans to optimize genetic outcomes. You may also be responsible for preparing animals for breeding, assisting with or performing artificial insemination, and collaborating with veterinarians or farm managers to support animal welfare. Depending on the setting, daily tasks can also include general care, cleaning, and ensuring proper nutrition. Working in this role often requires adaptability to seasonal demands and a hands-on approach to animal care.
To thrive in a Breeding role, you need a strong background in animal science, genetics, and husbandry, often supported by a relevant degree or hands-on experience in breeding programs. Familiarity with breeding management software, data collection tools, and, in some sectors, certification in artificial insemination or related techniques is beneficial. Strong observational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication are important soft skills in this field. These qualifications ensure the success, health, and productivity of breeding operations while maintaining high standards of animal welfare.
A Breeding job involves the selection, mating, and genetic improvement of plants or animals to achieve desired traits such as higher yield, disease resistance, or better adaptability. Professionals in breeding jobs work in agriculture, horticulture, or animal science, using both traditional and modern breeding techniques. They may conduct research, analyze genetic data, and collaborate with scientists to develop improved breeds or varieties.
Watsonville, CA • On-site
$95K - $125K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 15 days ago
Job Description:
Plant Sciences Genetics (PSG) is seeking a motivated and technically skilled breeder to support advanced breeding initiatives in blackberry and strawberry. This role combines leadership of PSG's gene-edited (GE) blackberry breeding project with responsibility for strawberry disease-resistance pre-breeding efforts. Approximately one-third of the role will focus on blackberry trait breeding using GE germplasm developed in collaboration with PSG's technology partner. The remaining two-thirds will focus on developing strawberry breeding lines with stacked disease resistance traits using traditional, marker-assisted, and genomics-enabled breeding approaches. This position is designed for an early- to mid-career breeder seeking hands-on experience across the breeding pipeline, including trait integration, population development, phenotyping, marker implementation, and field evaluation. The successful candidate will work across field, greenhouse, nursery, lab, and office environments while collaborating closely with breeding, pathology, propagation, bioinformatics, and molecular genetics teams.
Key Responsibilities: Blackberry GE Trait Breeding (~1/3 Time):
- Lead coordination and execution of PSG's gene-edited blackberry breeding project.
- Manage traited breeding populations across greenhouse, nursery and field environments, ensuring accurate tracking and data integrity.
-Coordinate trial execution, material movement, and evaluation timelines with PSG's technology partner.
-Collaborate with tech partner in utilizing molecular markers linked to GE traits.
-Collect, organize, and summarize phenotypic data key to blackberry evaluation.
- Assist with trial establishment, maintenance, and evaluation across multiple environments and production systems.
-Contribute to internal reporting, field days, and technical updates.
-Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, permitting, and biosafety requirements related to traited plant materials.
Key Responsibilities: Strawberry Pre-Breeding (~2/3 Time):
-Lead PSG's strawberry pre-breeding work focused on developing disease-resistant breeding lines.
-Develop, advance, and maintain pre-breeding strawberry populations carrying resistance traits against key strawberry pathogens.
-Collaborate with PSG's pathology team to screen germplasm against various pathogens.
-Collaborate with PSG's bioinformatics and molecular genetics staff to develop markers linked to disease resistance traits and utilize said markers to optimize pre-breeding efficiencies.
-Collaborate with PSG's strawberry breeders to support the integration of disease resistance into elite breeding lines using conventional and genomics-assisted breeding methods.
-Collect, organize, and summarize phenotypic data key to strawberry evaluation.
-Assist with trial establishment, maintenance, and evaluation across multiple environments and production systems.
-Contribute to internal reporting, field days, and technical updates related to the strawberry pre-breeding project.
Qualifications Required:
-MS or PHD in Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Plant Genetics, Plant Science, or a related field.
-Strong understanding of genetics, genomics, gene-editing, and applied breeding principles.
-Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
-Ability to work effectively across field, greenhouse, nursery, laboratory, and office settings.
-Strong communication and collaboration skills.
-Ability to travel as needed.
Preferred:
-Experience with perennial crops, berries, or woody plants preferred; blackberry and/or strawberry experience is a strong plus.
-Experience with molecular markers, trait integration, and biotechnology-enabled breeding approaches.
-Familiarity with disease-resistance breeding and germplasm development.
Development Opportunity:
This role offers significant exposure to advanced breeding tools, trait development strategies, molecular breeding tools, and commercialization pathways within a collaborative applied breeding environment.
