Assistant Grower R&D

Costa Farms, LLCMiami, FL
9d

About The Position

At Costa Farms, the Assistant Grower for Research and Development is responsible for managing and executing aspects of growing experimental annuals as directed by the Research and Development Grower and Manager.

Requirements

  • The R&D Assistant Grower is required to have a desire to grow high quality plants and accurately gather and record data.
  • We are looking for a bachelor’s degree in biology, Plant Sciences, Horticulture, Agriculture, or related fields.
  • Plant Experience– understanding of plant growth and development, nutrition requirements, identifying pests and disease
  • Confidentiality– be trustworthy and professional, maintaining confidentiality in all situations
  • Team-Oriented– strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to accept and facilitate change. Ability to work in a collaborative team.
  • Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Bilingual- English and Spanish fluency

Responsibilities

  • Creating a weekly list of tasks to be executed with R&D Grower
  • Maintaining appropriate irrigation/fertigation frequencies for all annual trials
  • Measuring and recording insect populations weekly for all annual trials
  • Supervising the labor team to ensure proper execution and efficiency of operations
  • Sticking, planting, spacing, pruning, and maintaining trial crops as instructed by the R&D Grower
  • Understanding and properly apply pesticides to all crops of responsibility as instructed by the R&D Grower
  • Understanding and properly apply plant growth regulators to all crops of responsibility as instructed by the R&D Grower
  • Participating in the R&D department meetings as required
  • Overseeing required tasks to completion as instructed by the R&D Grower
  • Other tasks as necessary and instructed by the R&D Grower and R&D Manager (i.e. data collection, trial photography)
  • Availability for flexible schedule changes based on business needs (including but not limited to seasonal demand and additional hours outside of the regular work schedule, such as weekends, nights, and holidays).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information or help as required.
  • Perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan
  • Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
  • Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care
  • Telemedicine/ Mental Health Services
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Challenging and exciting work environment
  • Costa Farms Scholarship
  • Employee discounts on plants
  • On-site gym with showers
  • Subsidized on-site cafeteria, a quiet room, and indoor games
  • Love Where You Work activities throughout the year

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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