Research & Development Associate at Little Leaf Farms LLC
Mcadoo, Pennsylvania, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Experimental Design, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Reporting, SOP Creation, Climate Control Strategy, Fertilizer Management, Biocontrol Programs, Plant Science, Statistics, Microsoft Office, Excel, Time Management, Attention To Detail, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Industry

Farming

Description
Description Little Leaf Farms is on a mission to transform the way food is grown. As an R&D Associate you will be a critical member of the team who will oversee and conduct projects and trials with the goals of portfolio diversification and process optimization. You will work not only with the R&D team, but also a global network of leading horticulture companies to drive innovation for the company and stay on the cutting edge of CEA technology. Roles and Responsibilities Initial training period on growing and greenhouse procedures including but not limited to climate control strategy, fertilizer management, and biocontrol programs Oversight of trials including experimental design, data collection, analysis, and reporting Help to create R&D Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Stay up to date on current CEA literature with an understanding of how the information could be beneficial to the company Collaboration with other departments Requirements Required Education, Experience, and Skills Basic plant science knowledge Basic statistics Microsoft Office - Proficient with Excel Time management and ability to work independently Strong attention to detail, ability to learn quickly, adaptability, problem solving mentality, high level of critical thinking 1 year experience greenhouse work Passion for CEA and future of the industry Ability to work in a hot and humid greenhouse environment for multiple hours a day Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills Bachelor’s Degree in Science (ex. Plant Science, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Bioengineering) Basic knowledge of computer language and syntax (ex. R, python) Research experience
Responsibilities
The Research & Development Associate will oversee and conduct projects and trials focused on portfolio diversification and process optimization, working with the R&D team and global horticulture partners. Responsibilities include initial training on growing procedures, oversight of trials from design to reporting, creating R&D SOPs, and staying current on CEA literature.
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