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    "description_html": "<span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">The R&D Operations Specialist is a key operational role within the Research & Development team, supporting the successful execution of celery breeding, celery seed production and production research through comprehensive administrative, logistical, and facility-based functions. This position is responsible for managing seed inventory billing, budgeting, invoicing, international shipping, and freight coordination to ensure smooth day-to-day operations across research facilities—including greenhouses, laboratories, and the seed mill. This position is responsible for improving or creating processes that will drive the efficiency of the department while meeting necessary deadlines through effective time management. The R&D Operations Specialist ensures compliance with safety standards, coordinates inspections and phytosanitary documentation, and provides critical support for patent data management and proprietary variety agreements. This role contributes to the overall efficiency and organization of the R&D program.<br><br>Essential Job Responsibilities:</span></span><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Process and manage fiscal seed inventory billing, including domestic and international transactions.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Coordinate shipping, freight logistics, phytosanity inspections and invoice transmittals to support breeding selections, seed production, seed distribution domestically and internationally, and research operations.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Monitor R&D budgets and assist with monthly financial tracking and reporting.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Assist in overseeing facility operations, including the front office, seed mill, laboratories, greenhouses, and yard maintenance. 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Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes:</span></span></p><h3><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Health & Wellness Benefits</strong></span></span></h3><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Basic Life Insurance (company-paid)</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance Options</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Short-Term Disability (STD)</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Long-Term Disability (LTD)</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Wellness Program & Resources</span></span></li></ul><h3><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Tax-Advantaged Savings Accounts</strong></span></span></h3><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Flexible Spending Account (FSA)</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Dependent Care FSA</span></span></li></ul><h3><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Time Off & Work-Life Balance</strong></span></span></h3><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Paid Vacation</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Paid Sick Pay</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">12 Paid Holidays</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Days of Service Program (company-supported volunteer time)</span></span></li></ul><h3><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Financial & Retirement Benefits</strong></span></span></h3><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Company-paid life & AD&D coverage</span></span></li></ul><h3><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Professional & Personal Development</strong></span></span></h3><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Tuition Reimbursement Program</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Opportunities for internal development and growth</span></span></li></ul><h3><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:8px;line-height:115%;\"><i>Duda Farm Fresh Foods provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. We expect and require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free work environment. We offer an excellent benefit package as part of our total compensation including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement program, paid time off and much more. </i></span><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:8px;line-height:115%;\"><i>Due to the high volume of applications received, only those candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.</i></span></h3>",
    "description_text": "The R&D Operations Specialist is a key operational role within the Research & Development team, supporting the successful execution of celery breeding, celery seed production and production research through comprehensive administrative, logistical, and facility-based functions. This position is responsible for managing seed inventory billing, budgeting, invoicing, international shipping, and freight coordination to ensure smooth day-to-day operations across research facilities—including greenhouses, laboratories, and the seed mill. This position is responsible for improving or creating processes that will drive the efficiency of the department while meeting necessary deadlines through effective time management. The R&D Operations Specialist ensures compliance with safety standards, coordinates inspections and phytosanitary documentation, and provides critical support for patent data management and proprietary variety agreements. This role contributes to the overall efficiency and organization of the R&D program.\nEssential Job Responsibilities: Process and manage fiscal seed inventory billing, including domestic and international transactions.\n Coordinate shipping, freight logistics, phytosanity inspections and invoice transmittals to support breeding selections, seed production, seed distribution domestically and internationally, and research operations.\n Monitor R&D budgets and assist with monthly financial tracking and reporting.\n Assist in overseeing facility operations, including the front office, seed mill, laboratories, greenhouses, and yard maintenance. Support the Director of R&D and Assistant Seed Production Manager in their oversight of facilities.\n Support legal and compliance processes related to proprietary variety agreements, leases, and other vendor agreements, including the timeliness of renewing expired or nearly expired contracts.\n Coordinate efforts to enter patent data, prepare data tables, and compile documentation necessary for patent filings.\n Other job duties as assigned.\n Qualifications & Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, business administration, or other related field, preferred.\n California Driver's license required.\n Understanding of agriculture industry, especially seed production.\n Capable of writing reports, maintain accurate records and is generally meticulous.\n Working environment is mainly office and warehouse, but may include limited time in cold room, laboratory, greenhouse and field.\n Able to travel to multiple locations (CA, AZ, MI, FL, etc) and spend 5% time on the road.\n Works well on own and in a team environment.\n Must be willing to work outside of normal business hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and weekends, when necessary.\n Bilingual preferred, but not required.\n Total Rewards Summary\n At Duda Farm Fresh Foods, we are committed to supporting the health, financial security, and overall well‑being of our employees. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes:\n Health & Wellness Benefits\n Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance\n Basic Life Insurance (company-paid)\n Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance Options\n Short-Term Disability (STD)\n Long-Term Disability (LTD)\n Employee Assistance Program (EAP)\n Wellness Program & Resources\n Tax-Advantaged Savings Accounts\n Flexible Spending Account (FSA)\n Dependent Care FSA\n Time Off & Work-Life Balance\n Paid Vacation\n Paid Sick Pay\n 12 Paid Holidays\n Days of Service Program (company-supported volunteer time)\n Financial & Retirement Benefits\n 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match\n Company-paid life & AD&D coverage\n Professional & Personal Development\n Tuition Reimbursement Program\n Opportunities for internal development and growth\n Duda Farm Fresh Foods provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. We expect and require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free work environment. We offer an excellent benefit package as part of our total compensation including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement program, paid time off and much more.  Due to the high volume of applications received, only those candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.",
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      "description": "<span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">The R&D Operations Specialist is a key operational role within the Research & Development team, supporting the successful execution of celery breeding, celery seed production and production research through comprehensive administrative, logistical, and facility-based functions. This position is responsible for managing seed inventory billing, budgeting, invoicing, international shipping, and freight coordination to ensure smooth day-to-day operations across research facilities—including greenhouses, laboratories, and the seed mill. This position is responsible for improving or creating processes that will drive the efficiency of the department while meeting necessary deadlines through effective time management. 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