Greenhouse Manager

Position Title: Greenhouse Manager

Location: Watsonville, CA

Time Type: Full Time

 

The Opportunity:

As Ohalo’s Greenhouse Manager, the successful candidate will join a small and growing team of creative scientists that seek to transform plant breeding. This position will aid in development and management of a highly controlled multi-zoned glasshouse that grows row and horticultural crops to facilitate Ohalo’s research and scientific pursuits. Responsibilities include assisting recruitment and training of greenhouse staff, assignment of work schedules and staff management, enforcing adherence to safety regulation policies, procurement of fertilizer, pesticide, growing media, and other greenhouse supplies, and regulation of environmental control and irrigation systems. The Greenhouse Manager will integrate with the scientific teams on their projects to assure uninterrupted and efficient execution of breeding crosses and quality experimental data collection. The greenhouse manager will also assist staff with growing media preparation, planting, and application of pesticides and fertilizer on an as needed basis. The successful candidate will be safety-aware, efficient, organized, and responsible with previous greenhouse management 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
• Obtain and/or maintain a CA pesticide applicator’s license
• Supervise Integrated Pest Management
• 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
• Supervise Research Associates and Technicians to support experiments and breeding processes for Ohalo’s scientific research team in Aptos
• Train greenhouse and testplot staff and assign 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
• Maintain security of company information including trade secrets

 

Candidate Profile:

• 5+ years 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
• Experience with staff supervision and supply management
• Ability to collaborate with diverse and creative teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Preferred: Background in plant physiology

The anticipated pay range that we reasonably expect to pay for this role is $110,000 - $125,000. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience, education, skillset, and other relevant qualifications. This range is for our Watsonville, CA location.

About Ohalo: 

Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit www.ohalo.com.

Notes: If you previously applied for a job at Ohalo Genetics, we encourage you to restate your interest in the position by submitting your application. 

No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time. 

No recruiters please.