Greenhouse Research Technician
- Conducts and assists with research experiments in the greenhouse for propagation, container production of bedding plants, or hydroponic production (deep-water culture and nutrient film technique) of bedding plants or leafy greens.
- Manages greenhouse environmental controls.
- Will contribute ideas, experiments and findings to research peers on a weekly basis.
- Plans and runs greenhouse trials by setting up, trial maintenance and data collection, followed by data entry and analysis. Presents findings and data to research team.
- Maintain trials, including irrigation, scouting for pests, and application of plant growth regulators and/or insecticides as needed for healthy crop production.
- Pour-through methods to measure pH and EC of pot leachate.
- Document trials with photos at the beginning and end, including photos of individual plant treatments. Transfer photos to computer and annotate/label crop photos.
- Reads and reviews research literature to generate innovative ideas for new product development.
- Identifies production or post-harvest related problems within industry, reviews literature to learn possible solutions and uses the information to improve or develop product solutions.
- Aseptic culturing techniques (including media).
- Maintain greenhouse and lab areas in a clean and organized manner.
- Maintain inventory and requisition supplies and chemicals.
- An individual with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in horticulture, environmental sciences, biology or botany is preferred.
- An individual who has a minimum of 1 to 2 years greenhouse floriculture or CEA experience is preferred.
- An individual with knowledge of greenhouse operations and management is preferred.
- An individual who has experience using Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and SAS statistics is beneficial.
- An individual who is able to to learn new techniques and carry out experiments with minimal supervision.
- An individual who has an existing pesticide applicator license is a plus.
- An individual who is able to effectively communicate and collaborate with other researchers.
- An individual who can lift products and materials up to 60 pounds.
- An individual who can effectively communicate experiment and other results to the research technical staff.
- An individual who can prioritize tasks and efficiently accomplish objectives with a high degree of reliability and consistency.
- An individual who has excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, working with internal and external customers.
- An individual who can travel 10-20% of the time to provide technical sales support.
- An individual who is available on some weekends for watering plants and performance of critical tasks.
- This is an onsite position based at our Research location in Kent, OH.
- An annual base salary range of $50,000 to $58,000, plus a 5% annual bonus potential
- A full-time career with a competitive salary and benefit plan options, paid-time off and an immediately vested company-matched 401k plan
- Our company culture places a high value on integrity and trust, respect, collaboration, and a proper work/life balance
- An opportunity to add value to the organization and build strong professional relationships
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