Seed Physiology Scientist — R&D & Data-Driven Plant Biology

Sakata Seed America; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k program with company match

Paid Vacation

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Salinas, California, is seeking a Research Scientist to coordinate and implement projects on seed diagnostic biology and production technologies. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD in plant biology or related fields and a minimum of five years of research experience. This role demands technical expertise in seed quality improvement and offers a compensation range of $80,000-$84,000 annually along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years research experience in seed science and technology.
• Competences in experiment design and image processing.
• Must be comfortable working in an agricultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research experiments to improve seed quality.
• Develop new technologies for seed physiological quality.
• Supervise and train laboratory technicians and interns.

Skills

Research experience in seed science

Seed quality and testing

Data analysis skills

Hands-on cell biology

Good communication skills

Education

Master or PhD in plant biology, horticulture or agronomy

Tools

Data analysis software

Job description

A leading agricultural company in Salinas, California, is seeking a Research Scientist to coordinate and implement projects on seed diagnostic biology and production technologies. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD in plant biology or related fields and a minimum of five years of research experience. This role demands technical expertise in seed quality improvement and offers a compensation range of $80,000-$84,000 annually along with various benefits.