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Research Technician - Entry Level

A. Duda & Sons Inc.Salinas, CA
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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Entry-level
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Research Technician – Entry Level (8427)Duda Farm Fresh Foods is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Research Technician to join our dynamic Research and Development team in Salinas, CA. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a sophisticated and large-scale celery breeding program, while also providing technical support to both the celery and radish breeding initiatives. This position is responsible for assisting in all technical aspects of the breeding programs, including, but not limited to, assisting with the filling of trial seed packets, sowing seed in the greenhouses and cages, planting selections from the breeding programs, performing hand pollinations for the radish breeding program, monitoring the greenhouse and cages in the greenhouse yard and Island for any plant health issues and communicating any issues to a supervisor, harvesting seed from selections and research cages, cleaning research seed, conducting germination tests, and any other day to day activities warranted by the breeding programs. This position reports to Assistant Manager, Seed Operations and is located in Salinas, California.Essential job responsibilities:
  • Monitoring the greenhouse and cages in the greenhouse yard and Island for any plant health issues and communicating any issues to a supervisor.     
  • Harvesting and cleaning seed from selections and research cages.
  • Conducting germination tests and accurately recording the results.
  • Sowing seed in the greenhouses and cages, planting selections from the breeding programs, and performing hand pollinations for the radish breeding program.
  • Assist with the packaging of trial seed.  
  • Evaluate seed crops to ensure purity and trueness to variety with a priority on hybrids but inclusive of OP's (especially the male parents). Work with the team to ensure protocols are maintained and/or improve purity and seed quality.
  • Other Duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
  • High School diploma required
  • Agriculture or demonstrated interest in agriculture preferred
  • Valid CA driver's license
  • 1+ year of greenhouse or seed company working experience preferred
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
Working Conditions:
  • Working environment will include office, warehouse, cold room, laboratory and field.
  • Bilingual preferred but not required.
  • Works well on own and in a team environment.
  • Must be willing to work outside of normal business hours (8:00AM-5:00PM) and weekends when necessary.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. We expect and require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free work environment. We offer an excellent benefit package as part of our total compensation including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement program, paid time off and much more. Due to the high volume of applications received, only those candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

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This job at A. Duda & Sons Inc. is located in Salinas, CA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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What employment applies to this position at A. Duda & Sons Inc.?
A. Duda & Sons Inc. lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at A. Duda & Sons Inc.?
A. Duda & Sons Inc. is looking for a candidate with "Entry-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by A. Duda & Sons Inc. for this role?
A. Duda & Sons Inc. offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Tuition/Education Assistance for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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