Primary Responsibilities
- Develop high-throughput propagation protocols for acclimatizing tissue culture plants in grow room and greenhouse conditions
- Develop plant growing conditions for optimal growth of new product line and new cultivation techniques
- Manage movement of materials in and out of facilities, including inventory levels and other logistics information
- Maintain inventory of needed growing supplies such as fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides
- Maintain records of growing techniques and production; review records and reports to identify trends and to forecast future space and production needs.
Desired Qualifications
- Degree in Horticulture or Plant Science preferred
- Must have ability to work with electronic inventory management systems
- Must have excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving skills, able to handle multiple projects
- Must be detailed oriented, accurate, reliable, able to handle multiple projects, and a team player
- Must understand the use of injectors, irrigation systems. Knowledge of water lines and be aware of and monitor environmental conditions such as light, temperature and humidity.
- Must have in depth knowledge of the safe handling and application of chemicals such as fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and fungicides.
- Able to speak Spanish, a plus.
Experience
10 or more years of experience with plant propagation in a nursery production
Job Type: Full-time
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