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Research & Development Associate

Little Leaf FarmsManchester, TN

$60,000 - $70,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Entry-level
Compensation
$60,000-$70,000/year

Job Description

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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

Salary Description

$60K-$70K commensurate with experience, plus bonus

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This job at Little Leaf Farms is located in Manchester, TN, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Little Leaf Farms?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $60,000 and $70,000 per year.
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Little Leaf Farms lists this role as a Full-time position.
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