Weed Scientist
Core
Design and support a diverse portfolio of lawn and landscape products for homeowners through hands-on biological research and turfgrass management.
Role type
Senior Research Scientist (Weed Science/Turfgrass)
Builds
Novel lawn care products and technologies for the homeowner market
Domain
Agriculture / Turfgrass Management / Consumer Goods
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Experimental design, statistical analysis, turfgrass cultural practices, regulatory framework knowledge, report writing, product development, consumer insights, chemistry, mathematics
Preferred skills
Ph.D. in Weed Science or related field, experience in sports/commercial turf or academic research, mentorship of technicians
Technologies
ARM, MiniTab, JMP
Responsibilities
Lead field and greenhouse biological research trials; collaborate with R&D, marketing, and regulatory teams; communicate scientific concepts to senior leadership; support state and EPA registration dossiers; develop and follow R&D SOPs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities