Breeder Assistant - Onion

About the role

Company Introduction Hazera is a global leader in the seed industry. Hazera brings expertise, commitment and support, combining decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology. Hazera breeds, develops, produces and markets varieties and seeds in a wide range of vegetable crops around the world. Hazera's headquarters are situated in Israel and in The Netherlands, with subsidiaries in twelve countries and an extensive distribution network providing services in over 100 additional markets. In The Netherlands, Hazera is located in Made (headquarters), Rilland and Tuitjenhorn (research and development). In this position you will assist our Breeder with line and hybrid development, for a Breeding program targeted at one of the global onion markets. You are part of and interact closely with a multidisciplinary, international team of breeders and researchers, with different disciplines. You will have close interaction with the local operational team and with colleagues in different departments and countries. You will report to the Onion Breeder and are based at our breeding facilities in Gilroy, CA.

Responsibilities

• Organize and perform assigned tasks related to the Breeding program, which includes collaborating with operations.
• Support the breeder in organizing on-site and off-site trials, including line development.
• Collect and analyze crop phenotypic data
• Manage and administer the breeding database
• Assist the Onion Breeder in carrying out crosses, pollinations and molecular markers use
• Implement and monitor compliance of company policies on safety, health and environment
• Organize harvesting, threshing, seed cleaning, inventory, packaging, shipping, and phytosanitary certificate

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in agriculture or related fields within the Life Sciences, or 4-5 years of equivalent work experience
• A hands-on attitude, flexible, and can-do attitude
• Excellent administrative and computer skills (MS Office with Advanced in Excel; Databases)
• Well organized, proactive and able to multitask
• Experience in working in an agricultural environment
• Proficient in English, intermediate level of Spanish is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to perform duties in varying weather conditions, on uneven agricultural terrain, and during seasonal periods of increased activity
• Domestic travel required (add 5-10 %)

Benefits

• Join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food.
• Goal to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate products from seed to table.
• Employees recognized as most valued resource; atmosphere supportive, healthy, and progressive.
• Environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when appropriate for the position.
• Important and expanding piece of local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups.
• Strong compensation and benefits package.

Pay

Competitive salary. This position’s range is $72,500 - $74,000. Total compensation and pay ranges reflect market pay structures; individual salaries or hourly rates determined by local geographical market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as job‑related skills, education, and experience.