Wonderful Orchards · 2 weeks ago
R&D Scientist (CCA)
Lost Hills, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $105K/yr
4+ years expWonderful Orchards is the world's largest grower of almonds, pistachios, and pomegranates, and they are seeking an R&D Scientist to implement technical and research tasks for farming innovations. The role involves designing field studies, analyzing data, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve agricultural practices and yields.
Agriculture
Responsibilities
Establish and implement initiatives with supervision of Director of Research
Coordinate and conduct applied agricultural field and laboratory experiments while supporting numerous sequential and overlapping activities
Enhance the robustness of experimental activities through continuous vigilance for precision and accuracy of tasks, including trial design, data analysis, and reporting of results
Engage in Wonderful’s corporate culture, participating in organizational and individual activities that deliver on principles of a growth mindset for success
Oversee activities by skilled internal (interns, work crews) and external (academic or vendor) personnel, under field and/or lab sites
Interact and collaborate with public (academic) and private (vendor) technical experts to explore existing and future farming improvements
Creation of budgets as well as cost tracking for applied field and lab experiments
Provide technical consultation to Farming Directors, Crop Managers, Pest Control Advisors, Spray Operations, Irrigation Managers, and field personnel
Seek out and implement opportunities to improve workplace efficiency and safety
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree (with research thesis) in field of Plant Science, Crop Science, or Agricultural Sciences AND 4 years of post-degree agricultural research experience OR
Bachelor's Degree in field of Plant Science, Crop Science, or Agricultural Sciences AND 8 years of post-degree agricultural research experience
Direct research experience with Wonderful Orchards crops is preferred but not required
Track record of identification and testing of improvements, with successful implementation / commercialization resulting in business impact
Multi-year / multi-crop experience with trial design, implementation, data collection
Statistical analysis using SPSS, RStudio or Excel Data Analysis Toolpak
Innovation-oriented, seeking to address current and future challenges with inquisitiveness and dedication to detail
Customer-oriented focus, serving the needs of farming operations as an adjunct member of farming teams
Digitally proficient, prepared for paperless work environment
Understanding of public and private ag research landscape
A team player, flexible, consistent, and reliable, able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally for justifying innovative change to various audiences (executives, farm management teams, farming personnel)
Knowledge and experience with horticultural crop farming, with preference on orchards or permanent crops under scientific studies
Understanding of commercial agricultural conditions and practices, with previous experience relating to conducting scientific studies with grower / farmer cooperators
Ability to have safety, productivity, and attention to detail as daily objectives
Assess changing workplace conditions and confidently make adjustments within the context of assigned tasks
Prior experience with budget estimates and cost tracking for field scientific studies
Valid California Driver's License
CCA certification Required
Preferred
Direct research experience with Wonderful Orchards crops is preferred but not required
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Holding or appropriate education / experience to obtain PCA certification is recommended but not required
Company
Wonderful Orchards
Wonderful Orchards is a farming company that provides almonds, pistachios, and pomegranates.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cheryl Puskarich
SVP, Chief Financial Officer
Ed Varner
CIO
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