Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Greenhouse Ops Supervisor - Laboratory of Dr. Wolfgang Busch
Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Encinitas, California, us, 92023
Job Location:
441 Saxony Road, Barn 7, Encinitas, CA 92024
The CRoPS project aims to develop crop plants that sequester more carbon via extensive root systems containing recalcitrant carbon polymers to fight climate change. A major component of this research is to grow, test, and analyze a variety of plant strains and species.
In conjunction with the Greenhouse Grower, the
Greenhouse Operations Supervisor
will play a lead role in the daily operations of the Encinitas Research Facility. Together with the Greenhouse Grower, they will determine optimal growing conditions for approximately 10 crop species across two buildings. The
Greenhouse Operations Supervisor
will monitor the internal conditions within the greenhouse and adjust/fix the LED lights, fertilization system, or climate controls as necessary to ensure the plants have the best environment for growing across research experiments. This role is responsible for any additional basic facility maintenance and managing the preventative maintenance program.
Together with the Greenhouse Grower, the
Greenhouse Operations Supervisor
maintains environmental standards for agricultural and horticultural production. The
Greenhouse Operations Supervisor
along with the Greenhouse Grower is responsible for growing new plants from seeds and tending to the ones that are already there through watering, fertilizing, and protecting them from pests. This role supervises support staff such as Research Assistants and Technicians, including support staff shared with the Field team.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Supervise growth and care of a variety of crop and plant speciesFix/manage fertigation system, climate, and lighting controlManage preventative maintenance programRespond to growth system alarms and emergenciesDevelop protocols as neededManage indoor growth space and greenhouse resources; plan experimental timelines, resources, and space requirementsCoordinate experimental requests from HPI scientists and staff, including Phenotyping Senior ScientistSupport seed amplification of various crops of interestAssist in planting, harvesting, and preparing tissue from plants for further analysisIn collaboration with Greenhouse Grower, manage and respond to plant pests and diseasesSupport the field program as neededServe as key point of contact for greenhouse production matters, including various internal departments and external parties, such as facilities resources, utilities, and media relations.Order greenhouse production supplies and manage budgetConduct, train, and complete experimental trials with utmost safety protocols and compliance to established SOPsEnsure greenhouse production operations are compliant with Federal and California environmental regulations, reporting concerns to Salk EH&S as neededDetermine, assign, and monitor tasks for assigned production staffOversee work product and provide guidance to staffResponsible for personnel-related activities, including recruitment and performance managementPerform high-quality, technically solid, genotyping of transformed linesPerform other related duties as assigned by management.
What we Require
BS/BA degree in agricultural, chemical, or biological sciencesMust have Qualified Applicator License for pesticide application or be able to acquire one within the first 6 months after hire.
Preferred:
Strong working knowledge of and demonstrated experience with:Pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, and watering and planting proceduresStages of plant life and pests and diseases that may occurPlant care, including watering, fertilization, weeding, and pesticide applicationMaintaining sophisticated greenhouse equipmentSpecified local, state, and federal regulations and environmental mandates
COMPETENCIES:
Adaptability
- Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.Dependability
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
What We Can Offer
The expected pay range for this position is $26.92-$35.32 hourly.
The Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Benefits
Salk Institute offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, patient advocacy services, and transit/parking program.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students, employees, applicants for employment, and other visitors. Salk has also adopted and maintains a policy to encourage professional and respectful workplace behavior and prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.
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441 Saxony Road, Barn 7, Encinitas, CA 92024
The CRoPS project aims to develop crop plants that sequester more carbon via extensive root systems containing recalcitrant carbon polymers to fight climate change. A major component of this research is to grow, test, and analyze a variety of plant strains and species.
In conjunction with the Greenhouse Grower, the
Greenhouse Operations Supervisor
will play a lead role in the daily operations of the Encinitas Research Facility. Together with the Greenhouse Grower, they will determine optimal growing conditions for approximately 10 crop species across two buildings. The
Greenhouse Operations Supervisor
will monitor the internal conditions within the greenhouse and adjust/fix the LED lights, fertilization system, or climate controls as necessary to ensure the plants have the best environment for growing across research experiments. This role is responsible for any additional basic facility maintenance and managing the preventative maintenance program.
Together with the Greenhouse Grower, the
Greenhouse Operations Supervisor
maintains environmental standards for agricultural and horticultural production. The
Greenhouse Operations Supervisor
along with the Greenhouse Grower is responsible for growing new plants from seeds and tending to the ones that are already there through watering, fertilizing, and protecting them from pests. This role supervises support staff such as Research Assistants and Technicians, including support staff shared with the Field team.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Supervise growth and care of a variety of crop and plant speciesFix/manage fertigation system, climate, and lighting controlManage preventative maintenance programRespond to growth system alarms and emergenciesDevelop protocols as neededManage indoor growth space and greenhouse resources; plan experimental timelines, resources, and space requirementsCoordinate experimental requests from HPI scientists and staff, including Phenotyping Senior ScientistSupport seed amplification of various crops of interestAssist in planting, harvesting, and preparing tissue from plants for further analysisIn collaboration with Greenhouse Grower, manage and respond to plant pests and diseasesSupport the field program as neededServe as key point of contact for greenhouse production matters, including various internal departments and external parties, such as facilities resources, utilities, and media relations.Order greenhouse production supplies and manage budgetConduct, train, and complete experimental trials with utmost safety protocols and compliance to established SOPsEnsure greenhouse production operations are compliant with Federal and California environmental regulations, reporting concerns to Salk EH&S as neededDetermine, assign, and monitor tasks for assigned production staffOversee work product and provide guidance to staffResponsible for personnel-related activities, including recruitment and performance managementPerform high-quality, technically solid, genotyping of transformed linesPerform other related duties as assigned by management.
What we Require
BS/BA degree in agricultural, chemical, or biological sciencesMust have Qualified Applicator License for pesticide application or be able to acquire one within the first 6 months after hire.
Preferred:
Strong working knowledge of and demonstrated experience with:Pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, and watering and planting proceduresStages of plant life and pests and diseases that may occurPlant care, including watering, fertilization, weeding, and pesticide applicationMaintaining sophisticated greenhouse equipmentSpecified local, state, and federal regulations and environmental mandates
COMPETENCIES:
Adaptability
- Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.Dependability
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
What We Can Offer
The expected pay range for this position is $26.92-$35.32 hourly.
The Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Benefits
Salk Institute offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, patient advocacy services, and transit/parking program.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students, employees, applicants for employment, and other visitors. Salk has also adopted and maintains a policy to encourage professional and respectful workplace behavior and prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.
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