Plant Breeding & Trait Development Associate

BioPhase; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

BioPhase Solutions is seeking an Associate, Breeding & Trait Development to support plant breeding and trait development activities for an innovative agricultural biotechnology company in San Diego.

This position will support the development and evaluation of gene-edited plants across tissue culture, growth chamber, and greenhouse environments, with opportunities to travel domestically to support multi-location evaluations and seasonal nursery activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or associate's degree with 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with plant culture, greenhouse maintenance, or related fields.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work onsite five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of plants in tissue culture, growth chambers, and greenhouse environments
• Assist with plant breeding and trait development activities
• Support greenhouse plant care and maintenance
• Assist with plant evaluations and seasonal trial activities
• Travel within the U.S. for multi-location evaluations and nursery activities
• Occasional weekend or holiday greenhouse coverage on a rotating basis
• Maintain accurate records using standard computer programs, including Microsoft Office

Skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to travel domestically

Comfortable greenhouse environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline

Associate's degree or high school diploma with 2-4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BioPhase Solutions is seeking an Associate, Breeding & Trait Development to support plant breeding and trait development activities for an innovative agricultural biotechnology company in San Diego.

This position will support the development and evaluation of gene-edited plants across tissue culture, growth chamber, and greenhouse environments, with opportunities to travel domestically to support multi-location evaluations and seasonal nursery activities.