Mushroom Cultivation Research & Operations Lead

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); In loco; USD 60.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

75% tuition discount

Descrizione del lavoro

The Mushroom Research Center at The Pennsylvania State University seeks a Research Coordinator to design, plan, and oversee daily mushroom cultivation operations and assist in research activities. You will coordinate growing room usage, crop timelines, and complex projects while serving as the main contact for faculty leadership, sponsors, and partners.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, coordinating room usage, directing cultivation processes, and ensuring facilities and equipment

Competenze

• Comprehensive knowledge of mushroom cultivation and substrate preparation for Agaricus button mushrooms.
• Strong organizational and communication skills (oral and written).
• Exemplary interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate agricultural and facility equipment.
• Familiarity with building systems and willingness to coordinate maintenance needs.
• Basic computer skills and experience with cultivation or environmental control software preferred.

Mansioni

• Oversee mushroom cultivation activities: crop setup, maintenance, monitoring.
• Support composting operations with basic knowledge of compost prep and management.
• Organize and maintain inventory; coordinate purchasing for uninterrupted activities.
• Communicate with researchers to schedule growing room usage and crop timelines.
• Operate and maintain equipment (forklifts, skid-steers) safely.
• Assist with facility management and coordinate repairs with OPP staff.
• Utilize software systems to monitor and manage mushroom growth parameters.

Conoscenze

Mushroom cultivation

Substrate preparation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team player

Driver's license

Equipment operation

Building systems familiarity

Cultivation software

Formazione

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

The Mushroom Research Center at The Pennsylvania State University seeks a Research Coordinator to design, plan, and oversee daily mushroom cultivation operations and assist in research activities. You will coordinate growing room usage, crop timelines, and complex projects while serving as the main contact for faculty leadership, sponsors, and partners.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, coordinating room usage, directing cultivation processes, and ensuring facilities and equipment