R&D Farm Operator, IPM

Oishii•Clay Township, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an R&D Operator, IPM (Integrated Pest Management) who is responsible for the execution of day-to-day IPM activities across production and R&D facilities under the training and supervision of the IPM Researcher. Individuals carry out hands-on execution of pest scouting, tracking of released beneficial insects, laboratory tests for pathogen monitoring, farm operations to support IPM research, and interventions for risk mitigation and outbreaks.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience in commercial greenhouse, controlled environment agriculture or insectaries, with demonstrated hands-on experience in IPM activities is a plus!
Proven capability to tend to plant needs with attention to detail and dexterity of care.
Ability to take direction and then work independently or as part of a small team in a highly collaborative and cross functional department.
Passion for Plants! Remain up to date on the latest developments in indoor agriculture, and strawberry farming.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Ability to climb a ladder
Ability to crouch or kneel
Ability to reach and stretch
Hand dexterity
Comfortable in an active non sedentary role for lengths of up to 5 to 6 hours at time
MUST NOT be allergic to bees

Nice To Haves

Individuals who identify with our Core Values and exhibit skills within those values will thrive at Oishii.
Ability to quickly shift priorities to meet deadlines and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with purpose at various levels of the organization.
Ability to work cross functionally at all levels including across locations, and collaborate with a focus on supporting & understanding the evolving business needs of a startup environment.
Ability to lead through others and develop teams with a diverse level of experience to succeed.
Focus. Ability to remove obstacles in order to prioritize which could include problem solving, working through ambiguity and using fact based or sound judgment in the absence of process or policy. We are building it, but need to manage through the process with good judgment and a bias for action.
Ability to synthesize information quickly to aid in the troubleshooting process.
GSD (Get Sh Done!) Possessing an entrepreneurial mindset with the tenacity to develop ideas, process, and policy and implement them rapidly.
Capable of prioritizing tasks and considering the resources available when doing so. A bias for action!
Ability to hold yourself accountable and take ownership of driving results that impact company outcomes.
Track record of effectively handling complex employee relations issues, and addressing sensitive information and difficult situations with tact, discretion, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Scout indoor farms for pests and beneficial insects to keep timely scouting records
Collect samples required for monitoring and root-causing of pests and plant pathogens
Perform laboratory tests and report results to support the monitoring of plant pathogens in hydroponic systems
Conduct regular IPM risk assessments in farms and facilities to identify and solve any potential risk situations.
Support the execution of interventions to mitigate IPM risks and outbreaks
Execute farm operations of IPM research happening in production which can include pruning, harvesting, cleaning, sanitizing, plant maintenance, preparing and applying agricultural products, and collecting data.
Proactively report and discuss findings, challenges, and solutions with the IPM Researcher
Work collaboratively with Expert Growers, Operations, Facilities, and Maintenance teams to achieve IPM goals