R&D Farm Operator, IPM

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Scout indoor farms for pests and beneficial insects to keep timely scouting records
• Collect samples required for monitoring and root-causing of pests and plant pathogens
• Perform laboratory tests and report results to support the monitoring of plant pathogens in hydroponic systems
• Conduct regular IPM risk assessments in farms and facilities to identify and solve any potential risk situations
• Execute interventions to mitigate IPM risks and outbreaks
• Support the execution of farm operations of IPM research happening in production which can include pruning, harvesting, cleaning, sanitizing, plant maintenance, preparing and applying agricultural products, and collecting data
• Proactively report and discuss findings, challenges, and solutions with the IPM Researcher
• Work collaboratively with Expert Growers, Operations, Facilities, and Maintenance teams to achieve IPM goals