Responsibilities
* Provide input for the design, construction, and execution of R&D trials. This includes developing trial objectives and protocols, coordinating with external partners, and bringing key information back to the research team
* Conduct research on the latest developments in soil health, regenerative agriculture practices, and environmental sustainability
* Examine, interpret, and report results of analytical initiatives to stakeholders in leadership, technology, sales, marketing, and partners.
* Build, develop and maintain data models, reporting systems, data automation systems, dashboards and performance metrics support that influence key business decisions
* Oversee the design and delivery of reports and insights that analyze research and key insights to performance metrics.
* Manage and optimize processes for data intake, validation, mining and engineering as well as modeling, visualization and communication deliverables.
* Organize and drive successful completion of data insight initiatives through effective management of analyst and data employees and effective collaboration with stakeholders.
* Communicate results and business impacts of insight initiatives to stakeholders within and outside of the company.
* Collaborate with grower relations, marketing, algae lab, and operations departments to develop and implement strategies to improve soil health
* Visits farm locations and field experiments for observations and research updates. Travel will be required according to seasonal demands.
* Monitor and evaluate farming technique improvements, which include soil moisture, pest management strategies, fertilization, and irrigation schedules as they relate to trial results.
* Monitor and report on the progress of soil health management initiatives, including research trials, training programs, and other activities.
* Communicate with company stakeholders regarding project progress, technical trends, and other input to ensure the research plan is accurate or needs revision.
Skills & Qualifications
* BS in Soil Sciences or like field
* Working knowledge of data mining principles: predictive analytics, mapping, collecting data from multiple data systems on premises and cloud-based data sources.
* Understanding of and experience using analytical concepts and statistical techniques: hypothesis development, designing tests/experiments, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and developing actionable recommendations for business units.
* Strong ability to plan and manage numerous processes, people and projects simultaneously.
* Exceptional expertise in algae, soil health, plant management, & crop fertigation practices
* Skilled in Microsoft Suite, Tableau, Raw, etc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.