Container Farm Coordinator - Plant Science

Container Farm Coordinator - Plant Science Join to apply for the Container Farm Coordinator - Plant Science role at CFANS | U of M College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Base Pay Range $25.84 /hr - $27.40 /hr This position is 100% on site, located in Morris, MN. This position will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of a hydroponic container farm. The Coordinator will run the container farm in accordance with test plans developed by a project team and provide feedback to the project team based on operational successes/issues. The Coordinator will be the sole operator of the container farm but will have help from other team members during busy times like harvest. This position is 75% time at thirty to thirty-two hours a week Monday – Friday with shift flexibility as needed. Job duties Container research activities and oversight – 75% Plan, prepare, and procure container farm cropping and operating supplies Plant seeds in specialized hydroponic grow sponges Transplant sprouted seeds to vertical growing walls Monitor plant growth watching for diseases and pests; implement corrective actions with project team guidance Harvest crops and monitor container inputs and output. Collect data samples and take notes according to research protocols and directives Container operations and management – 15% Maintain infrastructure equipment including pumps, growing systems (light, water, structure), and automated nutrient systems. Identify problems and coordinate with the project team to solve them. Keep work areas neat and maintain container cleanliness/contamination protocols. Public engagement and outreach – 10% Provide tours to internal and external stakeholders Deliver produce to project partners What you’ll need A college degree (BA/BS) in Horticulture, Plant Science, or similar field; AA/AS degree and 3 years’ relevant experience, or HS diploma and 5 years’ relevant experience. Ability to work outdoors and lift 25 lbs. Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Valid MN driver’s license. Salary Range $25.84 - $27.40 / Hour For a full job description, click "Apply" to visit the UMN career site. What we provide Thirteen paid vacation days per year (starting accrual rate), in addition to 13 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays. Tuition reimbursement opportunities cover 75% - 100% of eligible tuition. Excellent and affordable health care benefits. Wellbeing Program (reduction in annual premiums). Yearly merit increase program. Many professional development opportunities. Medical insurance Vision insurance Pension plan Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Tuition assistance Disability insurance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CFANS | U of M College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences by 2x Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Research Industries Education Administration Programs Get notified about new Science Coordinator jobs in Morris, MN. #J-18808-Ljbffr CFANS | U of M College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences