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# Director of Breeding Technology

- **Company:** Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc.
- **Location:** Lowell, OR, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Infrastructure
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25197_23e70839c3b522a5728eb77ec8b081c6

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience in breeding support, genomics, molecular research, data science, or related agricultural R&D function.
 * Proven leadership experience managing and developing technical teams and cross-functional research initiatives (5+ years).
 * Strong understanding of emerging science and technologies in the fields of phenotyping, data science, bioinformatics/computational biology, and biotechnology.
 * Experience with laboratory operations, field-based phenotyping, and breeding technology platforms.
 * Demonstrated ability to develop and subsequently apply molecular, data science, phenomics, or agricultural engineering tools to improve R&D deliverables.
 * Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

## Description

As our Director of Breeding Technology, you'll lead the technology-enabled breeding support function across genomics, data science, diagnostics, molecular laboratory operations, and data capture innovation, helping accelerate genetic gain and strengthen Fall Creek's global berry breeding programs.

 * Lead the strategy and execution of breeding support technology across genomics, molecular biology, data science, laboratory workflows, and data capture.
 * Build, develop, and foster a high-performing and collaborative team.
 * Oversee development, deployment and continuous improvement of tools and systems that support breeding decisions, including phenotyping, genotyping, and parent and variety selection.
 * Partner with R&D leadership to identify and prioritize research activities and translate findings into breeding advancement.
 * Maintain high standards for data quality, sample integrity, workflow consistency, and scientific reproducibility.
 * Develop and maintain laboratory and data infrastructure that supports scalable and efficient research operations.
 * Build and manage relationships with external researchers, vendors, and technology providers.
 * Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources in support of strategic breeding goals.
 * Communicate program progress, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
 * Champion innovation, continous improvement, scientific rigor, and accountability.
 * PhD in plant science, genetics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, data science, or related discipline.