Plant Scientist - Field Research Lead
Core
Lead field research and agronomic development for a new crop, designing trials and commercial protocols to increase production and yield.
Role type
Senior IC plant scientist (field research lead)
Builds
Commercial-scale protocols and agricultural systems for a new crop
Domain
Agriculture / Plant Science / Crop Development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Field trial methodology, data analysis, agronomic practices, greenhouse operations, in-field data collection, team leadership, protocol design
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Southwest US agriculture, cross-functional collaboration, mentorship
Technologies
Biology, agriculture, greenhouse, industrial technology, laboratory skills
Responsibilities
Lead junior scientists in data collection and analysis for genetic and phenotyping studies; design and execute field and greenhouse trials; develop commercial-scale protocols; manage research partnerships; document study results and procedures.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC