Tomato Research & Product Development Assistant

Job Description

As the Tomato Research & Product Development Assistant you will assist the Heinz Seed Operations and Breeding team in field trial sowing seedlings growing planting plant health evaluation data collection seed production sampling and seed harvesting. You will work directly with Product Development Research and Greenhouse Operations to assist in the trialing and evaluation of new processing tomato varieties in preparation for variety launch.

Whats on the Menu:

• Partner closely with the Breeding team in trial plans trial sowing transplanting evaluation and data collection.

• Collect and record patent data for eligible varieties each year and report to breeding team.

• Work closely with the Breeding team on trial evaluations data collection and variety advancement.

• Assist with greenhouse and field crop scouting plant health sample collection and pathogen identification.

• Assist with field measurements and plot marking.

• Grow transplants. Including watering and fertilizing tomato seedlings until field transplanting and plant health management.

• Work closely with greenhouse and field operations and labor management to ensure good plant health to meet desired goals.

• Assist in managing seasonal labor for lab sampling and yield measurements.

• Assist with greenhouse plant management sanitation and pollination.
  

Recipe for Success:

• Bachelors degree in plant science plant pathology or horticulture or equivalent combination of education and field experience.

• Prior experience in the vegetable seed industry with a background in processing tomatoes and experience setting up trials planting and evaluations is highly desired.

• 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.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

• Professional fluency in English with strong written verbal and listening skills is a must; multilingual is a plus.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook).

• Must have a valid drivers license and meet MVR requirements.
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally as needed.

• Ability and willingness to work extended hours outdoors during the entire growing season.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  

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Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors

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 Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training

• Emotional Employee Family Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs

• Financial -Savings/PensionLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability Discounted Perks

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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.