High-Throughput Strawberry Phenotyping Associate

Driscoll's; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 76,810 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Profit-sharing participation

Paid vacation and personal leave

Job summary

Driscoll's in Watsonville, California is seeking a High Throughput Phenotyping Research Associate to support their strawberry breeding program. This role involves executing breeding trials and employing AI-enabled tools for phenotypic data collection to enhance product development.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and approximately 5 years of relevant experience, strong skills in data analysis, and an understanding of agronomy and field trial execution. An attractive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in agronomy, crop science, plant breeding, or related field.
• Strong understanding of agronomy and plant physiology.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate field activities and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support breeding trials under guidance and coordinate field activities.
• Execute fruit quality evaluations and support high-throughput phenotyping.
• Collaborate across teams and share updates within the breeding network.

Skills

Data management and analysis tools

Field trial execution

Effective communication

Strong attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Breeding, Statistics, or Data Science

Tools

R

Python

Tableau

GIS

Job description

Driscoll's in Watsonville, California is seeking a High Throughput Phenotyping Research Associate to support their strawberry breeding program. This role involves executing breeding trials and employing AI-enabled tools for phenotypic data collection to enhance product development.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and approximately 5 years of relevant experience, strong skills in data analysis, and an understanding of agronomy and field trial execution. An attractive benefits package is included.