Cultivation Research Associate

Curaleaf • Phoenix, AZ

34d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Cultivation Research Associate at Curaleaf's Research & Development facility, you'll support the full plant life cycle - from propagation to harvest - while contributing to research initiatives focused on genetics, breeding, and phenotype selection. You'll maintain detailed records, monitor environmental conditions, and help implement cultivation trials that drive new product innovation and quality improvements. Your day will include: Performing daily plant care such as cutting, rooting, transplanting, watering, feeding, trimming, staking, and pruning to keep plants healthy Tracking humidity, moisture, and temperature to maintain ideal growing conditions and meet quality goals Inspecting plants for leaf health, bloom size, pests, or disease and removing any that don't meet standards Assisting with harvest by cutting plants, trimming, removing flowering tops, weighing products, and recording inventory in the electronic tracking system Supporting the curing process by hanging and dry-racking flowers, monitoring climate conditions, labeling and weighing products, and entering inventory data Operating and maintaining lighting, irrigation, and climate-control systems while stocking supplies and keeping all cultivation areas and tools clean and sanitized Pitching in during high-demand periods to help prepare and package products, including premium extraction items Following state regulations and security procedures by accurately labeling plants and entering inventory information

Requirements

• You have a true passion for cannabis and plant science, backed by hands-on experience growing, harvesting, or breeding - whether in a professional cultivation environment or through serious personal projects
• You bring the flexibility to work across both the North and Central Phoenix facilities, supporting cultivation and research priorities wherever needed
• You thrive in a fast-paced, team environment, collaborating with others while fostering a positive and professional atmosphere
• You bring sharp attention to detail, ensuring quality and consistency in every task
• You are reliable and detail-oriented, with strong documentation, inventory, and organizational skills that help you stay on top of a tight schedule
• You have solid math and measurement skills and the ability to operate a scale with confidence
• You have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• You have expertise in cannabis genetics and breeding, developing and refining new strains through research and cultivation
• You bring knowledge of growing technologies such as lighting, irrigation, soil, and nutrients, along with hands-on experience in landscaping, horticulture, or agriculture

Responsibilities

• Performing daily plant care such as cutting, rooting, transplanting, watering, feeding, trimming, staking, and pruning to keep plants healthy
• Tracking humidity, moisture, and temperature to maintain ideal growing conditions and meet quality goals
• Inspecting plants for leaf health, bloom size, pests, or disease and removing any that don't meet standards
• Assisting with harvest by cutting plants, trimming, removing flowering tops, weighing products, and recording inventory in the electronic tracking system
• Supporting the curing process by hanging and dry-racking flowers, monitoring climate conditions, labeling and weighing products, and entering inventory data
• Operating and maintaining lighting, irrigation, and climate-control systems while stocking supplies and keeping all cultivation areas and tools clean and sanitized
• Pitching in during high-demand periods to help prepare and package products, including premium extraction items
• Following state regulations and security procedures by accurately labeling plants and entering inventory information

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Crop Production
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees