Applied Research Tech [Part-time]

JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE

Applied Research Technician [Part-Time]

DEPARTMENT

Applied Research

LOCATION

Northern District, Watsonville, CA (Test Plots and Grower Fields)

PAY:

$20.00 per hour (PART-TIME; 20 hours per week)

WORK LENGTH

May to September 2026

JOB SUMMARY:

The Applied Research Seasonal Employee will have a half-time (20 hour/week) contract. The employee will be involved in day-to-day Applied Research (AR) program activities and data collection in both test plots and grower fields settings for all four berries. These responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, helping to set up trials, controlling proper growth and development of the plants, collecting growing and production data, field observations, postharvest evaluations, data analysis and reporting. The employee will work closely with the local AR team and interact with multiple departments within Driscoll's, including R&D Farming, Breeding, Production, QA, and more.

Required Qualifications:

1-3 years of professional work experience in plant-related industries/institutions.

• Ability to work in outdoor (field) conditions
• Demonstrates high attention to details and proactive response
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work independently
• Candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with other team members. Be reliable, honest, passionate, and trustworthy with strong communication skills.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish and English)
• Plant growing experience preferred
• Irrigation and fertility knowledge preferred
• Ability to work weekends as needed Have flexibility in working hours
• California driver's license
• Assist in test plot and grower field observations and data collection within all the four berries' trials. This includes, but is not limited to, helping during pullouts and packing, training canes, measuring plant traits, scouting for pests and other issues, collecting water, plant and soil samples, and submitting fruit for flavor testing, QA and shipping.
• Responsible for carrying out scheduled tasks in a timely manner.
• Walk test trials and fields regularly to monitor overall crop health, check for issues, and coordinate with direct supervisor future planned activities.
• Assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting. Ensure Driscoll's confidential and proprietary information and materials. Adhere to food safety requirements while on the job sites.
• Represents Driscoll's in an ethical and business-like professional manner in all interactions with growers, co-workers, suppliers, customers, and the business community at large. Other duties as assigned.
• : Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.

With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world. Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods - meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners. Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.

• This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this job.

It is not an exhaustive list of all the job's responsibilities. At Driscoll's, all of our jobs include broad responsibilities for continually improving the processes we use to develop our products.

Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person Applied Research Tech [Part-time] 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 1750 San Juan Road, Aromas, CA 95004 $20 an hour - Part-time Driscoll's 156 reviews $20 an hour - Part-time

JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE

Applied Research Technician [Part-Time]

DEPARTMENT

Applied Research

LOCATION

Northern District, Watsonville, CA (Test Plots and Grower Fields)

PAY:

$20.00 per hour (PART-TIME; 20 hours per week)

WORK LENGTH

May to September 2026

JOB SUMMARY:

The Applied Research Seasonal Employee will have a half-time (20 hour/week) contract. The employee will be involved in day-to-day Applied Research (AR) program activities and data collection in both test plots and grower fields settings for all four berries. These responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, helping to set up trials, controlling proper growth and development of the plants, collecting growing and production data, field observations, postharvest evaluations, data analysis and reporting. The employee will work closely with the local AR team and interact with multiple departments within Driscoll's, including R D Farming, Breeding, Production, QA, and more.

Required Qualifications:

1-3 years of professional work experience in plant-related industries/institutions.

• Ability to work in outdoor (field) conditions
• Demonstrates high attention to details and proactive response
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work independently
• Candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with other team members. Be reliable, honest, passionate, and trustworthy with strong communication skills.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish and English)
• Plant growing experience preferred
• Irrigation and fertility knowledge preferred
• Ability to work weekends as needed Have flexibility in working hours
• California driver's license
• Assist in test plot and grower field observations and data collection within all the four berries' trials. This includes, but is not limited to, helping during pullouts and packing, training canes, measuring plant traits, scouting for pests and other issues, collecting water, plant and soil samples, and submitting fruit for flavor testing, QA and shipping.
• Responsible for carrying out scheduled tasks in a timely manner.
• Walk test trials and fields regularly to monitor overall crop health, check for issues, and coordinate with direct supervisor future planned activities.
• Assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting. Ensure Driscoll's confidential and proprietary information and materials. Adhere to food safety requirements while on the job sites.
• Represents Driscoll's in an ethical and business-like professional manner in all interactions with growers, co-workers, suppliers, customers, and the business community at large. Other duties as assigned.
• : Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.

With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world. Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods - meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners. Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.

• This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this job.

It is not an exhaustive list of all the job's responsibilities. At Driscoll's, all of our jobs include broad responsibilities for continually improving the processes we use to develop our products.

Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person