Junior Plant Breeder: Watermelon Growth & Training

Enza Zaden; San Juan Bautista (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Monthly fitness reimbursement

Discretionary bonus plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Enza Zaden in San Juan Bautista, CA seeks a Junior Breeder—an entry-level professional who will learn the breeding process under a Senior Breeder. You will assist with planning, evaluation, recordkeeping, trial management, and applying new technologies and traits to improve crops.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in plant breeding or related field, strong English and local language skills, and readiness to work in greenhouse, field, and lab environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in plant breeding or related field.
• No prior professional experience required.
• Internship, greenhouse, field trial, or agricultural experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge to plan breeding project activities.
• Translate targets into operational breeding plans.
• Support project planning under Senior Breeder guidance.
• Execute breeding activities effectively under supervision.
• Perform plant and line selections at key stages of breeding cycles.
• Participate in field, greenhouse, lab, and trial activities.
• Maintain accurate breeding records throughout cycles.
• Document observations, selections, trial data, and activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Language skills

Team collaboration

Recordkeeping

Excel

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plant Breeding / related field

Tools

Varmas

Job description

Enza Zaden in San Juan Bautista, CA seeks a Junior Breeder—an entry-level professional who will learn the breeding process under a Senior Breeder. You will assist with planning, evaluation, recordkeeping, trial management, and applying new technologies and traits to improve crops.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in plant breeding or related field, strong English and local language skills, and readiness to work in greenhouse, field, and lab environments.