What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research & Development Team Lead position at KALERA, INC?
REPORTS/RELATIONSHIPS:
The Team Lead, Research and Development reports to the Senior Manager under the Research and Development Department.
Summary:
Kalera is looking for an energetic, passionate, and enthusiastic new employee to join the research and development team to assist with expanding and driving improvements through research and development trials. This position is responsible for various aspects the successful growth, organization, and data collection of crop and system trials.
Essential Duties:
Monitor and supervise the horticultural research team members to ensure proper execution of trial protocols.
Ensure that trial protocols are conducted correctly, on time and as scheduled.
Follow protocols determined by supervisor to collect and process data.
Maintain calibration and proper functioning of lab equipment
Assist in developments to improve data collection, data analysis and R&D labor.
Maintain data and documents related to trials and trial parameters.
Monitor and record observations related to trial parameters including climate, nutrients, visual observations, etc.
Maintain nutrient solutions, and monitor parameters related to crop production.
Ensure the health and quality of trial crops during each phase of production.
Lead the seeding, transplant, and harvest of trial crops.
Lead the cleaning and maintaining hydroponic systems as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, plant science, biological sciences or equivalent field required.
Experience with hydroponic systems, preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Kalera, Inc. all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Job Requirements
Dependable, motivated, and able to work some weekends.
Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of a 365 day a year operation which may be subject to weekends and holidays.
Availability Monday – Friday and weekend availability as required
Able to work and learn quickly
Strong written, mathematical, and verbal skills
Comfortable with frequent bending, crouching, standing, and reaching
Basic food safety knowledge
Able to lift at least 50 lb. routinely
Reliable transportation