Who we are: The world is in a dire situation. By 2050, there will be 10 billion people on the planet to feed with less farmland available than ever before. We need to develop solutions that maximize agricultural productivity while capturing carbon and regenerating soils. Qualterra is on the front of delivering such solutions!

As we approach our next level of company growth, we are looking for passionate teammates that bring experience and insights to help us drive the agricultural and sustainability transformations we seek!

Position: Field Trial Scientist

Salary: $80-100K, DOE

Location: Tri-Cities area with flexibility to travel to any of the major fruit tree production areas (Yakima or Wenatchee and adjoining areas)

Hours: 40 weekly, some longer days as needed for R&D projects, flexible

About this role: The Field Trial Scientist is accountable for overseeing our portfolio of on-farm, greenhouse, and research station trials that deliver data to support our product commercialization. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and implementation of the trials as well as the integrity, analysis, and interpretation of the data. The Field Trial Scientist will be successful through the establishment of a program culture of excellence in safety, compliance, data returns, and cross-functional relationships and partnerships.

What you'll do:

• Develop research trial strategies to meet our commercialization goals
• Establish and maintain a program culture of excellence in safety, compliance, data returns, and cross-functional relationships
• Lead research trial site selection and the trial design processes
• Develop and implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program across all trial sites
• Lead research trial site data collection, analysis, and interpretation
• Become a proficient user of internal databases and software systems to track and monitor research trial performance

What you'll contribute to our team:

• Ph.D. degree with at least two years of industry experience; additional relevant work experience may be substituted in place of the Ph.D. degree
• At least 2 years of demonstrated personnel management, corporate team-leading experience
• The successful candidate’s degree and experience must be focused on agriculture, and horticulture, with a preferred emphasis in any of our targeted specialty crops of apples, cherries, pears, grapes, and/or hops
• Demonstrated experience with the Microsoft suite of office software
• Experience with farm equipment operation and basic maintenance and troubleshooting is preferred
• Knowledge of modern agricultural technologies and trends
• A proven self-starter who can work independently and/or as part of a cross-functional team
• Superior communication skills with a variety of audiences/stakeholders
• Ability to communicate both positive and negative results to leadership and stakeholders
• An entrepreneurial and passionate outlook on corporate life

What we offer: At Qualterra, we are an organization of world changers, savers, and inclusive thinkers! As a people-first organization, we strive to create and maintain an open and transparent environment where all levels of employees can be both successful and enjoy what they do. We provide:

• highly competitive base salaries
• stock options
• benefits program (medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more!)
• inclusive and transparent company culture
• an opportunity to make a difference for future generations to come

What Next?

Apply here on Indeed, be sure to include your most updated resume and your cover letter! Go to our website to learn more about who we are and how we're changing the future of sustainable agriculture at www.qualterraag.com!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tri-Cities, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• The salary for this position is $80-100K DOE.

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Agriculture: 2 years (Preferred)
• Research & development: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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