What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Horticulturist position at KALERA, INC?
Lead Horticulturalist
Job Description & Responsibilities:
Horticultural Function
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Oversee Integrated Pest Management
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Develop implement and manage integrated pest management programs
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Develop chemical application schedule for outdoor production areas
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Continual improvement of pest management best practices and techniques
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Source equipment and vendors for pest management and prevention
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Develop SOPs for all horticulture related activities at all locations
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Develop plant science and growing parameters
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Travel to all locations as needed to instill best growing practices.
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Help troubleshoot and determine root cause for yield decreases across locations
Research and Development Function
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Conduct new variety trials and selection
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Manage data collection and organization
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Conduct new growing system trials
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Assist with design of new grow systems
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Communicate with strategic partners to improve R D process, variety selection, and growing parameters
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Send out tissue samples for analysis
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Develop and oversee nutrient management plan
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Determine refill solutions to extend nutrient solution life
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Oversee nutrient solution testing and equipment upkeep
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Send out nutrient solution samples to labs for analysis
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Trial new crop nutrient recipes
Supervisory Functions
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Conduct worker protection safety standard training
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Manage Nutrient management specialist position and conduct performance reviews
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Step in Operations team management positions when necessary due to vacation, illness, or labor shortages
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Oversee new horticultural process implementation
Reports to: AGM of Hort