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Now hiring! Senior Technician, Watermelon Breeding

Acampo,CA

Pay Range: $25.25hr - $40.34hr

We are looking for a Senior Technician, Watermelon Breeding to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Acampo,CA.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

This position will assist the breeder to plan, implement and monitor the operational breeding practices of the watermelon breeding program to ensure the consistent delivery of customer-preferred varieties from our pipeline.

During your shift as a Senior Technician, Watermelon Breeding, you will

Core Breeding:

• Grow and maintain healthy watermelon plants in the greenhouse, net house and/or open field according to a schedule from sowing to seed harvest.

• Understand planting plans and experimental designs for fields, net house and/or greenhouses and assist with accurate transplanting.

• Following the directions of the Breeder and/or Breeding Specialist, coordinate and execute the harvesting of watermelon fruits

• To conduct the extraction and cleaning of watermelon seeds following specific SOP protocols

• Learn and become competent in seed Inventory

Genotyping:

• Lead and conduct the tissue sampling of plants for DNA isolation.

Phenotyping:

• Execute at the appropriate time and way evaluations for identified phenotypic traits.

Data Management:

• Be proficient at working within the company’s breeding database and related software.

Compliance Testing:

• Keep in the field high standards procedures to ensure the health of the plants in order to be able to get phytosanitary certification.

If you have...

• High school diploma and 5 years of applicable experience or Bachelors in Science with 0-3 years of minimum applicable experience.

• IT Skills (competent with file and data management, basic data analysis and interpretation,Microsoft Office software, management systems, databases, spreadsheets).

• California driver’s license; valid USA state driver’s license (required).

• Fluent verbal and written English (required) and Spanish verbal and written skills (preferred).

• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, humid, dry and/or dusty conditions in greenhouse, net-house and/or open field,comfortable with exposure to watermelon plants and fruits(required).

• Competent performing tasks needing good manual dexterity and prolonged physical activity including lift heavy weight.

• Good attention to detail, analytical and accurate(required).

• Experience in plant breeding or scientific setting (preferred).

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible

• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options

• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members

• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)

• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages

• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive

• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.

• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens

• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Pay transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive pay range for this role is $25.25hr - $40.34hr. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.