Onion Breeder
ABOUT EAST-WEST SEED
East-West Seed is a market leader in tropical vegetable seeds. Using advanced breeding technologies,
East-West Seed creates value for farmers by producing Better Seeds for Better Yield™. The company’s
strategy is based on breeding locally adapted varieties that allow farmers to be more productive,
thereby contributing to agricultural sustainability. East-West seeds are planted in the fields of over 30
million farmers worldwide, with 200 billion seeds sold yearly. The company is Asia-based, but with
global operations primarily in the tropical zone. We have over 2,000 employees and maintain 12 R&D
stations in 7 countries. We live and work in the markets that we serve. To learn more about our
business, please visit www.eastwestseed.com
POSITION DESCRIPTION
East-West Seed is seeking an Onion Breeder responsible for developing competitive Short-day Onion
hybrids. This position will implement and manage the onion breeding activities at the East-West Seed
Yuma Breeding Station in Arizona, under the guidance of the Onion Crop Breeding Manager. The
Breeder is also expected to recruit, manage and train the field support staff. The successful candidate
will be breeding for the East-West Seed global tropical markets particularly in Asia, Latin America and
West Africa. Some travel to these markets is required.
QUALIFICATIONS
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M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Genetics, Plant Breeding or equivalent onion breeding experience
Adaptable, and ability to work independently or in a team setting
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
Physically capable of handling the required tasks and range of working conditions
Willing to travel internationally
US citizen or US permanent resident, or must be able to work legally in the US
If interested, please e-mail your CV to robert.delapena@eastwestseed.com
This posting is open until the position is filled.