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