Senior Scientist

The Walt Disney Company • Vista, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Scientist, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the shows of Living with The Land boat ride and Behind the Seeds tour. You will lead all aspects of The Land integrated pest management (IPM) program to ensure show quality and develop new and effective pest management strategies. The Senior Scientist will work with the Plant Science team to propose new components for show improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Entomology / Horticulture with Masters degree or 3+ years of experience with PhD
• A valid U.S. Driver's License
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to operate a company vehicle under inclement weather, including minimal lighting
• Can work in hot, humid greenhouses
• Experience with greenhouse hydroponics operation and facility management
• Strong problem solving skills, including access to knowledge and expertise of entomological and horticultural sciences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to gain new knowledge and improve IPM practices, such as developing worldwide collaboration, new product introduction and efficacy tests.
• Conduct insect pest scouting and work with pest control team to develop effective pest management strategy.
• Conduct crop research, new crop introduction, trial, and evaluation
• Develop crop growing methods and growing systems
• Work with operation team in show designing, crop selection and management
• Ensure regulatory compliance in Federal and State levels
• Engage in all aspects of daily operation such as Behind the Seeds Tour, festival content development, and all other novel development for show improvement.
• Have a curiosity about working with food crops in greenhouses

Benefits

• health and savings benefits
• educational opportunities
• special extras that only Disney can provide
• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
• full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior