Greenhouse R&D Technician

About Sensei Ag

At Sensei Ag, we align technology with the environment to protect and preserve natural resources while optimizing how we grow food. Merging agriculture and innovation to achieve sustainable farming practices allows us to grow delicious and fresh fruits and vegetables.

Our Vision: Improve Human Nutrition and Preserve the Environment by Growing Food Indoors

Our Commitment: Growing More with Less: Our greenhouses use less water and take up less space than traditional farms, while maximizing flavor and freshness.

Achieving Climate Compatibility: Whether we're growing fruits or vegetables, our goal is to deliver fresh produce efficiently and sustainably in any environment.

Harvesting at Peak Ripeness: Our fresh produce is grown year-round and picked at the peak of ripeness to deliver high quality and great taste.

Learn more from our website or by following us on LinkedIn. If you'd like to see what we are doing with our consumer-facing brand Sensei Farms, please check our Instagram

Position Description

Assists R&D Program Lead, Associates, and other Techs in the implementation of R&D trials. Trials can range from cultivar selection, recipe generation & optimization to pre-commercial testing before crops are put into production. The position will assist in irrigation, fertilization, crop maintenance, greenhouse set up and take down, data collection as well as harvesting activities. Will assist in the implementation of the IPM program on-site.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in data collection by accurately recording key points of data as needed using electronic equipment.
• Monitor key plant and environmental variables to ensure the success of trials.
• Participate in all growing activities including pruning, pollinations, fertilizations, transplanting, harvesting, clean up and pest control activities.
• Assist in monitoring and calibrating control devices within the greenhouse.
• Ensure proper hygiene and safety protocols are followed at all times.

Required Skills, Abilities and Qualifications

• Ability to accurately record data and work with database-type programs.
• Ability to work in an environment that can be hot and humid for extended periods of time.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills, Abilities and Qualifications

• Have experience working in an R&D environment.
• Have experience working in a greenhouse.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture or a related discipline OR a minimum of 2 years experience working in a greenhouse environment.

Travel Requirement

• N/A

Traits We Value

• Appreciation for transforming health and the future of food
• Smart, not arrogant
• Humble and hardworking
• Entrepreneurial, not risk averse
• Kind and genuine
• Grit and lots of it

FLSA Status

• Non-Exempt

Compensation

• $24.04-$28.85

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Travel Assistance Program

NOTE: Residents of Hawaii, receive a Comprehensive Healthcare Bundle consisting of: Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx prescriptions, different from US Mainland plans/programs.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.