Smithers-Oasis · 1 month ago
Greenhouse Research Technician
Kent, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $58K/yr
1+ years expSmithers-Oasis is a global leader in the manufacturing and marketing of floral and specialty foam products. They are seeking a detail-oriented Greenhouse Research Technician to conduct research and development of new grower-focused products, including planning experiments, collecting data, and maintaining greenhouse operations.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Conducts and assists with research experiments in the greenhouse for propagation, container production of bedding plants, or hydroponic production (deep-water culture and nutrient film technique) of bedding plants or leafy greens
Manages greenhouse environmental controls
Will contribute ideas, experiments and findings to research peers on a weekly basis
Plans and runs greenhouse trials by setting up, trial maintenance and data collection, followed by data entry and analysis. Presents findings and data to research team
Maintain trials, including irrigation, scouting for pests, and application of plant growth regulators and/or insecticides as needed for healthy crop production
Pour-through methods to measure pH and EC of pot leachate
Document trials with photos at the beginning and end, including photos of individual plant treatments. Transfer photos to computer and annotate/label crop photos
Reads and reviews research literature to generate innovative ideas for new product development
Identifies production or post-harvest related problems within industry, reviews literature to learn possible solutions and uses the information to improve or develop product solutions
Aseptic culturing techniques (including media)
Maintain greenhouse and lab areas in a clean and organized manner
Maintain inventory and requisition supplies and chemicals
Qualification
Required
Detail-oriented individual
Ability to conduct research, innovation and development of new grower-focused products
Ability to plan experiments and trials
Ability to collect data and write reports
Ability to maintain greenhouse and sanitation
Ability to procure plant material, lab and greenhouse consumables
Innovative mindset
Strong work ethic
Team player
Ability to manage greenhouse environmental controls
Ability to contribute ideas, experiments and findings to research peers on a weekly basis
Ability to maintain trials, including irrigation, scouting for pests, and application of plant growth regulators and/or insecticides
Ability to document trials with photos and annotate/label crop photos
Ability to read and review research literature
Ability to identify production or post-harvest related problems within industry
Ability to maintain greenhouse and lab areas in a clean and organized manner
Ability to maintain inventory and requisition supplies and chemicals
Ability to lift products and materials up to 60 pounds
Ability to effectively communicate experiment and other results to the research technical staff
Ability to prioritize tasks and efficiently accomplish objectives with a high degree of reliability and consistency
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to travel 10-20% of the time to provide technical sales support
Availability on some weekends for watering plants and performance of critical tasks
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's degree in horticulture, environmental sciences, biology or botany
1 to 2 years greenhouse floriculture or CEA experience
Knowledge of greenhouse operations and management
Experience using Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and SAS statistics
Existing pesticide applicator license
Benefits
5% annual bonus potential
Paid-time off
Immediately vested company-matched 401k plan
Company
Smithers-Oasis
In 1954, Vernon “V.L.” Smithers revolutionized the floral industry with the creation of OASIS® Floral Foam – a water-absorbing design media for florists.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase