Fall Creek is creating a world with better blueberries through its friendly,collaborative team spread across the globe. To help us accomplish this, we are seeking a qualified Blueberry Breeder - Program Manager Peru. This position will be located in Paiján, Trujillo, Peru.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Breeding Manager, leads the zero chill breeding activities in Peru. This includes but is not limited to developing crossing plans, making selections, managing projects and processes and related operations, and overseeing data collection and reporting. Provides direction and guidance to breeding and field staff to optimize breeding activities for zero and low chill levels, while supporting genetic enrichment across other chill levels.

ORGANIZATIONAL FIT

This position reports to the Breeding Manager and supervises other employees in the department. This position collaborates with other managers and departments in the company and has frequent interactions with customers, visitors, and guests of Fall Creek.

JOB SETTING

Office, nursery, and field setting.



May be exposed to weather, insects, bees, pollen, fertilizers, and agricultural chemicals. Requires working under hot conditions in greenhouses, and outside in rain and sun for extended periods.

Domestic and international travel required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (Other duties may be assigned)
- Planting – responsible for facilitating all local and regional field trials.
- Greenhouse/winter house management – ensure completion of routine care and maintenance of all potted plants in coordination with the Research Farming team.
- Controlled blueberry crosses, including planning, emasculation, pollination, tagging, and record keeping.
- Seedling management - germination, transplanting, labeling, maintenance, selection, and record keeping of seedlings from controlled crosses.
- Phenotypic data collection – responsible for accurate field data collection from field and lab trials.
- Harvest – Ensure harvest is co

📌 Breeding Program Manager (Perú)
🏢 Fall Creek
📍 Perú