Trial Assistant Intern-Sampler

HeinzSeed a globally recognized premier hybrid tomato seed company headquartered in Stockton California is seeking a summer Trial Assistant Intern Sampler. Candidates must be adaptable willing to put in sweat equity and interested in the seed industry and how it forms the basis for the food and fiber supply chain. You will assist the HeinzSeed breeding and product development team in evaluating varieties and collecting data. You will work directly with Product Development Research Plant Pathologists and our Research Farm and Greenhouse Operations to trial and evaluate new processing tomato varieties in preparation for the variety launch

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• CA Sick days
• $23 hourly rate

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain the trials in good condition to help with the correct evaluation of the varietys performance.
• Helping in the evaluation of the varieties it will require lifting 50lbs buckets.
• Helping to sort tomatoes by class based on protocols.
• Lab Quality sampler.
• Helping to keep all the elements needed for the evaluation in operational condition and ready to use.
• Assist the Product Development Manager with variety evaluation collecting fruit samples for the quality lab and data collection. You will occasionally collect pathology samples to complete tomato variety descriptions. All samples will be delivered to the assigned research station. This requires extensive driving (2 to 3 hours) in a company vehicle between varietal trials throughout California with occasional overnight stays at distant trial locations.
• Support maintenance of varietal tomato trials.
• Assist and coach seasonal labor with assigned tasks. Predominantly Spanish speaking.
• Interact with parent seed manager in parent seed production and seed quality assurance.
• Desire to understand and participate in the varietal development process.
• Desire to learn and master greenhouse plant management sanitation and pollination.

Job Requirements:

• Early start and working in the field extending hours exposed to sun and field conditions.
• Actively pursuing a degree in plant science plant pathology or horticulture or have an equivalent combination of education and field experience.
• Knowledge and experience in plant health and disease diagnosis is highly desired.
• Ability to deal with frequent changes delays or unexpected events.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently when needed.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment support requests from and interact directly across all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Must have a valid drivers license and meet MVR requirements.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:

• Physical - Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Recognition Training

• Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs

• Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color national origin age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact .