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Little Leaf Farms · 15 hours ago

Research & Development Associate

positionMcAdoo,PA,US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date1+ years exp

Little Leaf Farms is on a mission to transform the way food is grown. As an R&D Associate, you will oversee and conduct projects and trials aimed at portfolio diversification and process optimization, collaborating with a global network of horticulture companies to drive innovation.

Farming

Responsibilities

Initial training period on growing and greenhouse procedures including but not limited to climate control strategy, fertilizer management, and biocontrol programs
Oversight of trials including experimental design, data collection, analysis, and reporting
Help to create R&D Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Stay up to date on current CEA literature with an understanding of how the information could be beneficial to the company
Collaboration with other departments

Qualification

Basic plant science knowledgeBasic statisticsMicrosoft Office - ExcelGreenhouse work experienceComputer language knowledgePassion for CEATime managementAttention to detailAdaptabilityProblem solvingCritical thinking

Required

Basic plant science knowledge
Basic statistics
Microsoft Office - Proficient with Excel
Time management and ability to work independently
Strong attention to detail, ability to learn quickly, adaptability, problem solving mentality, high level of critical thinking
1 year experience greenhouse work
Passion for CEA and future of the industry
Ability to work in a hot and humid greenhouse environment for multiple hours a day

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Science (ex. Plant Science, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Bioengineering)
Basic knowledge of computer language and syntax (ex. R, python)
Research experience

Company

Little Leaf Farms

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They are committed to delivering the freshest, best tasting baby greens to New England salad lovers all year round.
dateFounded in 2015
location
Devens, Massachusetts, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.littleleaffarms.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$435M
Key Investors
The Rise FundBank of AmericaEquilibrium Capital
2022-06-15Series B· $300M
2022-06-15Debt Financing
2021-02-21Debt Financing· $45M

Leadership Team

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Paul Sellew
Founder and CEO
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Tim Cunniff
Co-Founder
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Recent News

FoodProcessing.com
Little Leaf Farms Expands McAdoo, Pennsylvania, CEA Complex
2025-10-16
PR Newswire
Little Leaf Farms Becomes the World's Largest CEA Leafy Greens Producer with Expansion of Pennsylvania Campus
2025-10-13
PR Newswire
Little Leaf Farms Introduces Romaine Leaf Lettuce
2025-07-15
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