Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
PanAmerican Seed is seeking a motivated individual to assist with research and production needs relating to postharvest seed cleaning and culture research. The Research Assistant will assist the Global Seed Conditioning Lead and Culture Research Lead on projects in growth chamber and greenhouse environments, compile and analyze data, and disseminate findings to production locations and the global research team when appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Operate advanced seed sorting equipment to improve seed quality in postharvest.
- Assist with projects relating to crop culture, nutrition, and the environment on pollen and seed quality.
- Assist with projects relating to new crop development, seed and pollen technologies.
- Record and compile data from culture research or postharvest seed projects.
- Collect data in growth chamber and greenhouse environments.
- Perform routine seed germination and pollen testing.
Requirements:
- B.S. in horticulture or closely related field.
- Previous experience in seed research, seed testing, and germination.
- Previous experience using R Statistical Programming.
- Possesses an understanding of growing principles, plant physiology, and environmental impacts on plant production.
- Ability to write and present clear research data.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Action oriented – Readily acts on challenges without unnecessary planning.
- Communicates effectively – Adjusts to fit the audience and the message.
- Collaborates – Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives
- Occasional travel - international and domestic to production locations.
Pay Range: $22-28/hour
Physical Requirements
- Ability to Lift/Carry 50 lbs. for 5% of the day
- Ability to sit/stand for 100% of the day
- Ability to kneel/bend for 5% of the day
- Ability to use hands/fingers for 100% of the day
- Ability to work in greenhouse and growth chamber environments for 50% of the day.
Our Promise To You:
We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the best and nothing else! To you, we deliver a work environment and a culture where building long-lasting relationships internally and externally is important. We believe that good communication, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects will set us up for success. We keep both our feet on the ground and are approachable.
In addition to this we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:
- Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
- 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
- Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs
- An onsite subsidized café overlooking renowned display gardens and restored natural areas