Plant Research Growth Facility Manager
Core
Manage daily operations of a university plant research greenhouse, including plant care, space allocation, environmental control, and staff supervision.
Role type
Facility Manager (Greenhouse Operations)
Builds
Research plant materials and growth environments for academic departments
Domain
Agriculture / Plant Science / University Research
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Greenhouse production management, environmental control systems troubleshooting, staff supervision and training, inventory and supply chain management, pesticide application and compliance, space allocation, tour guiding, public speaking
Preferred skills
Automated greenhouse controls (Priva/Wadsworth), Integrated Pest Management, plant-based research support, forklift operation
Technologies
Priva, Wadsworth, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Assign and allocate greenhouse bench and chamber space; implement plant care practices (water, fertilizer, pest control); monitor and repair environmental controls; supervise and train greenhouse employees; manage inventory of supplies and pesticides; lead tour groups and guest lecture
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on management