[Pollinator] Bee Biologist Position Posting

[Ladadams at aol.com]

This comes from Brad Higbee, _BradH at paramountfarming.com_ (mailto:Br
adH at paramountfarming.com) .   Please contact him directly if you are interested.
 
Bee Biologist Position

This  position will have three major areas of focus (in order of  priority):
    1.  The development of  Osmia   lLignaria (Blue  Orchard Bee) as a 
practical pollinator of our almond  orchards.  We  currently have 600,000 female 
bees that we will develop  into a  population of about 100 million females, and 
the successful candidate  will be responsible for this program, including bee 
reproduction,  health,  disease management, parasite management, pollination 
strategy,  bee genetics,  and all associated issues.    
    2.  Interfacing  with our  current suppliers of up to 80,000 colonies of 
honey bees for  almond  pollination.  This will include beekeeper selection,  
inspection, and  monitoring to assure optimal colony strength at  bloom.    
    3.  Almond  pollination  research.  


The successful candidate will have a strong formal education/research  
background, and also be comfortable with the practical aspects of  operating within 
a top level production-oriented farming organization.  The  position will 
report to the president of the company.  Salary and bonus  potential will be 
commensurate with qualifications and performance.


Sincerely,

Brad


Bradley  S. Higbee
Research Entomologist
Paramount Farming Co.
33141 E. Lerdo  Hwy.
Bakersfield, Calif., 93308
661-391-3705 (office)
661-301-3225  (cell)
email:  bradh at paramountfarming.com


























































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