We're a US-based company with a keen focus on blueberry genetics, plants, and grower support delivered to the world's premier blueberry growers. From our humble beginnings in Lowell, Oregon more than 40 years ago, we now also have wholly-owned nurseries in Mexico, Peru, Spain, South Africa, Netherlands, and China.

Our mission is to serve the growers and to support the blueberry industry, helping to ensure growers maximize success through our delivery of the best genetics and plants, technical know-how and global market intelligence.

To fulfill our mission, we focus on cultivating exceptional plants, building strong relationships and providing responsive customer service. Fall Creek is creating a world with better blueberries through its collaborative team spread across the globe.

To help us accomplish this, we are seeking a: Trials Specialist. This position is based in Tala, Jalisco.

SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

• Lead Applied Research for advanced selections from the low and zero chill breeding pipelines.
• Manage and coordinate advanced selection and new variety trialing, including establishment, data collection, and reporting
• Provide horticultural technical support to the global commercial organization and develop reports and variety guides to enable successful product launches and grower adoption of new varieties.
• Provide training to the Grower Support teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design, Plan, coordinate, and collaborate on horticultural experimentation.
• Establish and coordinate internal and external advanced selection and new variety trials nationally and internationally.
• Subjective and quantitative data collection on advanced selections and new varieties at internal and external research locations.
• Statistical analysis of global low and no-chill phenotypic data to provide certainty in the decision-making process.
• Conduct genotype, environment, and management system-specific research based on the specific needs of the Commercial team.
• Develop strong knowledge of the breeding pipeline to support the breeding team with selection advancement.
• Collaborate with third-party partners to develop studies related to areas of interest for the program.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING:

• Agronomists/horticulturalists with at least 3 years of experience in horticultural management.
• Good written and oral presentation skills in English and Spanish.
• Desirable knowledge in statistical analysis.
• Experience communicating with growers.
• Experience working in a sales environment.