What are the responsibilities and job description for the Greenhouse Supervisor position at Ohalo Genetics?
Position Title: Greenhouse Supervisor
Location: Watsonville, CA
Time Type: Full Time
The Opportunity:
As Ohalo’s California Greenhouse Supervisor, the successful candidate will join a small and growing team of creative scientists that seek to transform plant breeding. This position will supervise technicians to run a small research greenhouse facility to support experiments for
Ohalo’s scientific research team in Aptos. Responsibilities include training of greenhouse staff, assignment of work schedules and staff management, enforcing adherence to safety regulation policies, procurement of fertilizer, growing media, and other greenhouse supplies, and regulation of environmental control and irrigation systems. The greenhouse supervisor will integrate with the scientific teams on their projects to assure uninterrupted and efficient execution of breeding crosses, plant material collection, and quality experimental data collection. The greenhouse supervisor will also lead staff with growing media preparation, planting, and apply pesticides and fertilizer on an as needed basis. The successful candidate will be safety-aware, efficient, organized, and responsible, and have previous greenhouse experience.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Manage greenhouse staff and contractors
- Regulate advanced environmental control and irrigation systems
- Inspect facility’s equipment for signs of disrepair and perform routine maintenance
- Coordinate greenhouse supply record keeping, inventory, and procurement
- Perform Integrated Pest Management
- Pesticide application in accordance with best safety practices
- Prepare media for planting, plant or transplant seeds, cuttings, and other propagules
- Interact with scientists to facilitate research and quality data collection and develop routine plant growth protocols
- Follow company policies and practices with all internal and external interactions
- Maintain security of company information including trade secrets
Candidate Profile:
- Prior experience in a greenhouse environment (research greenhouse is a plus)
- Familiarity with greenhouse lighting, irrigation, and environmental control systems
- Experience identifying and treating pests and disease in plants
- Ability to collaborate with diverse and creative teams
- Excellent communication skills
- Passport and ability to travel internationally
- Ability to hold a California driver’s license and potential to be covered by a company vehicle insurance plan
About Ohalo Genetics
With backing from investors at The Production Board, Ohalo Genetics is using an evolutionary lens to reimagine the art and science of plant breeding. We seek to transform breeding and production systems with a goal of helping to sustainably support the world’s growing population.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aptos, CA 95003: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: One location