*about us*:
we're leaders in organic greenhouse vegetable production.
we are committed to sustainability, innovation, and providing high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of consumers.
*job overview*:
we're looking for a forward-thinking and experienced director of r&d to lead our innovation efforts in organic agriculture.
this role will oversee the development of new vegetable varieties, optimize production practices, and manage a small but talented r&d team.
the goal is to enhance crop quality, improve yield, and drive sustainable farming through science and technology.
*key responsibilities*:
- lead the r&d strategy and manage a team of 3 specialist/technicians.
- develop new organic vegetable varieties with better yield, flavor, and shelf life.
- improve post-harvest quality and create business cases for new products.
- collaborate with marketing, sales, and production teams to align r&d with company goals.
- identify and implement solutions for pest control, nutrition, and crop sustainability.
- test and adopt emerging technologies like ai, automation, and precision agriculture.
- build strong partnerships with seed and ag-tech companies.
- manage research trials and maintain databases on product and supplier performance.
*what we're looking for*:
- master's or phd in agronomy, horticulture, plant science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in agricultural r&d, preferably in organic systems.
- strong leadership and project management skills.
- experience with vegetable production, pest and disease control, and plant nutrition.
- familiarity with agricultural technology and innovation trends.
- bilingual in spanish and english is required.
tipo de puesto: tiempo completo
sueldo: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 al mes
tipo de jornada:
- lunes a viernes
escolaridad:
- licenciatura terminada (deseable)
experiência:
- ocho: 5 años (obligatorio)
idioma:
- inglés (obligatorio)
lugar de trabajo: empleo presencial