Lead Rice Breeding & Seed Production Supervisor

Lundberg Family Farms; Richvale (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lundberg Family Farms in Richvale, California is seeking a Nursery Research Supervisor to lead our rice breeding and seed production staff. This full-time role suits someone with a plant breeding background who wants to grow within our breeding program.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. You will oversee day-to-day nursery operations under the Nursery Manager, supervise breeding and foundation seed production, maintain records and pedigrees, and support greenhouse and field trials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a plant-related field (breeding, genetics, agronomy, crop science).
• 2+ years in rice agriculture or crop research (academic work acceptable).
• 1+ year of supervisory experience (formal or informal).
• Strong attention to detail, recordkeeping, and data management.
• Ability to work effectively in both field and greenhouse settings.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day nursery operations under the Nursery Manager, collaborating with the breeder on crossing, generation advancement, and evaluation of breeding lines.
• Supervise breeder and foundation seed production from planning through harvest, including rogueing, off-type recording, CCIA compliance, and field inspections.
• Maintain field books, pedigree records, progeny row notes, and seed/headrow inventories.
• Support greenhouse and field trials for rice and other crops, including data collection, milling and cooking tests, and analysis.
• Manage greenhouse operations, including environmental controls (iGrow), system checks, and pest/weed management.
• Lead, train, and develop staff and seasonal workers, fostering a collaborative team with clear responsibilities and deadlines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Detail oriented

Data management

Team leadership

Education

B.S. in plant breeding, plant genetics, agronomy, crop science, or a related field

Tools

iGrow greenhouse system

Job description

Lundberg Family Farms in Richvale, California is seeking a Nursery Research Supervisor to lead our rice breeding and seed production staff. This full-time role suits someone with a plant breeding background who wants to grow within our breeding program.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. You will oversee day-to-day nursery operations under the Nursery Manager, supervise breeding and foundation seed production, maintain records and pedigrees, and support greenhouse and field trials