Plant Technician

Hippo Harvest Plant Technician Pescadero, CA Full time Apply for Plant Technician Help us grow healthy plants in our automated greenhouse About Hippo Harvest We are a controlled environment agriculture (CEA) startup that leverages plant science, machine learning, and robotics to economically and sustainably grow vegetables in greenhouses. Description Overview In a world increasingly impacted by climate change, pollution, and population growth, conventional production of fresh/fruiting vegetables is unsustainable. Compared to field production, greenhouse hydroponic methods use 90% less water, increase yields, reduce food waste, use fewer pesticides, eliminate fertilizer runoff, and allow crops to be grown locally. However, greenhouse producers make up only a small part of today’s market due to high capital/labor costs and operational complexity. To close this gap, Hippo Harvest uses new methods of hydroponics, robotics, and machine intelligence to re-imagine greenhouses and build the sustainable, economical, and scalable production systems of the future. As a Plant Technician for Hippo Harvest your role is to assist with tasks and experiments designed to improve plant growth and consistency. You Will Work closely with the Plant Science team to gather and analyze data on plant performance Record and track growing parameters to establish baselines and monitor changes Collect and compile plant growing data (imagery, EC, pH, nutrient samples, etc.) Monitor the quantities and quality of growing inputs Maintain laboratory facility and measuring equipment Use sterile technique to culture and isolate growing contaminants You Have A detail oriented mindset and willingness to learn Experience with spreadsheets for data entry Familiarity with basic laboratory skills (e.g. creating stock solutions, pipetting) Ability and desire to work effectively in a team Strong verbal and written communication skills Weekend availability We Offer An exciting and fun work environment where your contributions will make a true difference Compensation starting at $22/hour up to 40 hours per week #J-18808-Ljbffr Hippo Harvest