Genetics Specialist

Role:

Nature’s Medicines is seeking a professional and organized Genetics Specialist to help track and provide insight into our cannabis production at our Uxbridge, MA grow facility. Candidates must be experienced in a fast paced, strict deadline related environment. Ideal candidates must also be results driven with an emphasis on detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for tracking the progression of 100 distinct varieties throughout the growth cycle, ensuring timely collection of performance data.
• Responsible for collection and entry of performance data, validation of metrics, and analysis.
• Assist production team in planning the management of production varieties to ensure consistent variety while maintaining all varieties.
• Assist production team with the introduction & scale up of new varieties.
• Capable of completing all relevant repetitive tasks regularly and consistently with a high level of attention to detail.
• Cooperate and assist other cultivation leads and associates in the areas of climate, irrigation, growing techniques, production trials, labor savings techniques and in any areas where assistance is required and as requested by other growers, maintenance, and management.
• Monitor harvest operations in coordination with the Harvest Lead to ensure accurate and efficient collection of data.
• Cooperate with, collaborate, and assist with cross-functional cultivation and production departments.
• Continuous observation of crop and equipment under the direction of the leadership team.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of all greenhouse equipment.
• Must be able to clearly convey any information about plants, machines and activities within the cultivation function.
• Identifies hazards, report accidents, incidents and near-miss situations through the proper channels and in a responsible manner so that they can be investigated, determined and eliminated to prevent future occurrences.
• Maintains job-related confidentiality.
• Attendance and punctuality are critical in this role.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a valid photo ID.
• Must be 21 years of age or old (Per State requirements) and pass a thorough and comprehensive state and federal background check.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain (with company assistance) valid MTC Agent Card.
• This position will require training as necessary to acquire the skill set needed to achieve strong understanding of common grow room processes and equipment, including electrical systems, lights and light bulbs, timers, irrigation systems, HVAC, dehumidifies, etc.
• Always conducts himself/herself in a professional and respectful manner.
• Basic mathematical skills and e Microsoft Excel skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing project needs in evolving situations.
• Hand dexterity and the ability to do repetitive movement.
• Ability to read, interpret and adhere to documents such as standard operating procedures and employee policy and communication material.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to carry that weight a minimum of 50 feet without mechanical assistance.
• Must be able to work in a seated/standing position as appropriate and required at various workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stopping, kneeling, crouching and reaching; use of hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently if not constantly to complete various tasks.
• Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and be able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees and greater).
• Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20ft or more in a day and in night/dark conditions.
• Must be able to work in a greenhouse environment in inclement weather for up to 8 hours.
• Exposure to fertilizer, dusts, odors, high heat, low temperature, high and low humidity, high noise levels, vibrations, water, dry salts, allergens, pollen, dust, plant pathogens, other volatile organic compounds, and other environmental variable