Plant Technician

Hippo Harvest; Pescadero (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting work environment

Health benefits available

Job summary

Hippo Harvest in Pescadero, CA, is looking for a dedicated Plant Technician to assist with plant growth experiments in our innovative greenhouse. This role will involve working closely with the Plant Science team and monitoring growing parameters.

Join us for an opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture practices and enjoy a supportive work environment. Compensation ranges from $22 to $23 per hour, with weekend availability preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with data entry through spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with laboratory skills like pipetting.
• Detail-oriented approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Plant Science team to analyze plant performance data.
• Monitor and record growing parameters.
• Compile and collect data on plant growth metrics.

Skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Data entry with spreadsheets

Basic laboratory skills

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Weekend availability

Job description

Hippo Harvest Plant Technician Pescadero, CA · Full time

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

Salary

$22 - $23 per hour