R&D Scientist (CCA)
Core
R&D Scientist validates and creates farming innovations by designing and implementing field and laboratory experiments to improve crop yields and quality.
Role type
Senior IC agricultural research scientist
Builds
Applied agricultural field and laboratory experiments
Domain
Agriculture / Horticulture / Crop Science
Required skills
trial design, data collection, statistical analysis (SPSS, R, Excel), budget tracking, technical consultation, experimental oversight, commercial agricultural knowledge
Preferred skills
orchard/permanent crop experience, bilingual English/Spanish, PCA/CCA certifications
Technologies
SPSS, RStudio, Excel Data Analysis Toolpak
Responsibilities
Design and implement field and lab experiments; oversee internal and external personnel; provide technical consultation to farm management; track budgets and costs for experiments; analyze data and report results.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC