Research Associate - Maize Breeding

Job description

Position Title: Research Associate I, Maize Breeding Location: Watsonville, CA: Type: Full-time: The Opportunity: Ohalo™ is seeking an organized and detailed-oriented Research Associate I to join the maize breeding team and take ownership of greenhouse nursery activities within our innovative maize program. This role is ideal for a driven early-career scientist who is eager to innovate and grow professionally in a fast-paced, high-impact startup environment. The Research Associate will play a critical role in the execution of Ohalo’s groundbreaking Boosted Breeding™ platform, managing key processes in greenhouse, data collection, and material advancement to enable revolutionary gains in crop yield and breeding efficiency. Responsibilities: Qualifications: - Take partial ownership of planning and executing particular nursery activities to ensure high-quality seed production - Assess plant vigor, yield, and desirable agronomic characteristics across greenhouse and field trials to identify top-performing genetic material - Maintain accurate and organized records of plants, seed inventory, and breeding progress across environments and generations. - Collaborate with greenhouse operator...