Senior Fruit Quality Lab Manager - Onsite

Sun World; Wasco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agriculture and technology firm in California is seeking a Fruit Quality Laboratory Manager to oversee daily operations of their fruit quality lab. This role includes managing workflows, staff, and data collection while ensuring high-quality phenotyping and postharvest assessments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field with strong organizational skills and experience in lab management. Preferred qualifications include experience with sensory science and the ability to speak Spanish. Compensation ranges from $75,000 to $89,000 annually with a target bonus of 20%.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing a research laboratory or similar environment.
• Experience training technical staff preferred.
• Ability to coordinate high-volume operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the fruit quality laboratory.
• Manage lab workflows and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate phenotyping workflows across fruit crops.

Skills

Organizational skills

Team-oriented mindset

Communication skills

Experience supervising staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Plant Science, Food Science, Horticulture, or Biology

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Excel spreadsheets

Digital inventory/barcoding tools

Breeding database

Job description

A leading agriculture and technology firm in California is seeking a Fruit Quality Laboratory Manager to oversee daily operations of their fruit quality lab. This role includes managing workflows, staff, and data collection while ensuring high-quality phenotyping and postharvest assessments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field with strong organizational skills and experience in lab management. Preferred qualifications include experience with sensory science and the ability to speak Spanish. Compensation ranges from $75,000 to $89,000 annually with a target bonus of 20%.