Research Scientist 1 - Grape Breeding

Wine Industry Network, LLC; California; On-site; USD 131,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

E & J Gallo Winery in Madera, California, is seeking a Research Scientist 1 – Grape Breeding to advance wine grape genetics and breeding. You will design and run experiments on yield, production efficiency, genetic trait mapping, and molecular marker development, contributing to germplasm improvements and innovative breeding strategies.

Candidates should have a relevant degree and substantial research experience; salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6 years independent research experience.
• Master's degree with 4 years experience or Ph.D. with 1 year experience as alternative.
• Experience in planning, data collection, analysis and reporting for research programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct breeding and genetic improvement of wine grape varieties.
• Plan and conduct experiments on yield, production efficiency, genetic trait mapping, molecular marker development, and grape quality and composition improvement.
• Develop and deploy technical innovations and germplasm related to grape genetics and breeding.
• Execute viticulture and grape breeding research strategies and programs based on corporate guidance and business needs.

Skills

Grape breeding

Research planning

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Molecular markers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plant Science / Plant Breeding / Plant Genetics or related field

Master's degree in Plant Science / Plant Breeding / Plant Genetics or related field

Ph.D. in Plant Science / Plant Genetics or related field

Job description

E & J Gallo Winery

Research Scientist 1 – Grape Breeding

Job Description

Research Scientist 1 – Grape Breeding positions offered by E & J Gallo Winery (Madera, California). Conduct research focused on the breeding and genetic improvement of wine grape varieties. Plan and conduct experiments on topics such as yield, production efficiency, genetic trait mapping, molecular marker development, and grape quality and composition improvement. Contribute to the development and deployment of technical innovations and germplasm related to wine grape genetics and breeding. Execute viticulture and grape breeding research strategies, programs and projects based on corporate guidance and business needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Plant Science, Plant Breeding, Plant Genetics, or a related field and 6 years of experience independently designing and conducting research.
• Must have 6 years of experience in each of the following:
• Overseeing data collection, including analysis and interpretation of results;
• Writing and presenting technical reports for upper management, scientists, and non-scientists;
• In lieu of a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in the aforementioned fields and 6 years of experience as stated, employer will accept a master’s or foreign equivalent degree in the aforementioned fields and 4 years of experience as stated, or a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent degree in the aforementioned fields and 1 year of experience as stated.

Must have demonstrated proficiency in the following:

• Developing, planning, managing and executing research projects to contribute to the genetic improvement of grapevine yield, grapevine production efficiency, and grape and wine quality and composition; and
• Applying technologies and innovations to improve grapevine plant material.
• Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.

We are offering a salary of $130,512 to $154,700 per year.