Trial Coordinator

• Location: Salinas, CA
• Reports To: VP of Research & Development
• Hiring Pay Range: $30.00 to $35.00/hour

Position Summary

Duda Farm Fresh Foods is seeking a highly organized Trial Coordinator to join our Research & Development team in Salinas, California. Reporting to the VP of Research & Development, this position plays an integral role in supporting our vegetable breeding and seed programs by coordinating research and product development trials.

This position plays an important role in supporting our vegetable breeding and seed programs by coordinating research and product development trials. The Trial Coordinator manages trial schedules, seed preparation and distribution, inventory and records, inspections and certifications, and domestic and international research seed shipments while partnering closely with breeders, growers, nurseries, and internal teams.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate breeding, production research, and product development trials from planning through execution.
• Manage trial scheduling, preparation, packaging, distribution, nursery coordination, seed requirements, and database records.
• Coordinate regulatory and phytosanitary inspections for research plants and seed.
• Maintain compliance with applicable quarantine requirements and prepare domestic and international research seed shipments.
• Maintain accurate research seed inventory, trial schedules, initiation documents, and research database records.
• Coordinate logistical and material needs to help ensure research trials are completed on time.
• Assist with trial seedings and product development trial evaluations as needed.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma required.
• Associate degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agriculture, or a related field preferred.
• Related agricultural, greenhouse, seed, or trial coordination experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Work Environment

The position may work in office, warehouse, cold-room, laboratory, greenhouse, and field environments. Some work outside normal business hours and on weekends may be necessary depending on research and trial schedules.

Compensation: The hiring range for this position is $30.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.