Assistant Grower
Job ID: 2790
Company: Front Range Biosciences
Location: Lafayette, CO
Salary: Not Specified
Number of Vacancy: 1
Employment Type: Not Specified
Posted: 30+ days ago
Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform propagation methodologies for clone production.
- Maintain mother stock to maximize cutting production.
- Assist grower and greenhouse manager to maintain written Standard Operating Procedures for all activities.
- Keep an open communication channel between self and grower regarding crop health and safety standards.
- Maintain detailed and organized records of project data and other materials as needed, maintain inventory records, and regulatory compliance.
- Perform weekly soil testing and make adjustments to fertigation as needed.
- Scout weekly for plant pests and diseases and consult with grower for corrective action.
- Apply pesticides and fungicides in a manner compliant with OSHA and Federal WPS standards.
- Follow plant production schedule and ensure timely release of clones to customers that meet or exceed their expectations.Desired Qualifications
- Ability to follow protocols, willingness to learn new skills, and detail oriented.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, and government regulations.
- Prior experience in greenhouse production is a plus.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Working familiarity with the maintenance and archiving of documents, including SOP’s electronic record keeping, and electronic inventory management.
- Must have excellent organizational, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to obtain a CDA private applicators pesticide license.
- Knowledge of METRC System preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Required work authorization:
- United States