Research Agronomist

• Location: Oxnard CA
• Reports To: VP of Research & Development
• Hiring Pay Range: $32.00 to $37.00/hour
• Classification: Salaried Non-Exempt
• Bonus: Eligible for a discretionary bonus

Duda Farm Fresh Foods is seeking a Research Agronomist to join our Research & Development team in Oxnard California. Reporting to the VP of Research & Development this role supports West Coast production research and helps optimize vegetable production through disciplined data-driven field trials.

The Research Agronomist will assist with the full lifecycle of research trials from setup and field execution through data collection analysis reporting and presentation of results. The primary crop supported will be celery with opportunities to work with other vegetable crops produced by Duda Farm Fresh Foods.

• Assist with field trial setup planting coordination mapping treatment identification maintenance evaluation and harvest.
• Collect agronomic quality and post-harvest data and maintain accurate trial records.
• Analyze research data and develop reports summaries visualizations and presentations.
• Support breeding programs with trials seed production selections and other research activities.
• Coordinate with research production harvest and processing teams to support successful trial execution.
• Assist with tissue sampling basic laboratory analyses seed preparation and treatment labeling.
• Handle confidential research and intellectual property information appropriately.

• Bachelors degree in Agronomy Plant Breeding Horticulture Biology or a related field; masters degree preferred.
• One or more years of experience in plant breeding agricultural research trials or related work.
• Strong Excel and data-management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Pest Control Advisor license and/or Certified Crop Adviser credential preferred.

This position works across offices laboratories greenhouses warehouses cold-rooms and field environments. Travel to other growing and research locations may represent approximately 25% of the role and occasional work outside normal business hours or on weekends may be required.

Compensation: The hiring range for this position is $32.00 to $37.00 per hour depending on qualifications skills and relevant experience. This is a salaried non-exempt position and is eligible for a discretionary bonus.