4-8+ years of experience in commercial cannabis cultivation, horticulture, agronomy, or related fields
Hands-on experience with designing or running plant trials
Proficient in collecting and interpreting plant performance data
Cross-functional collaboration experience with production teams
Ability to translate observational data into operational improvements
Responsibilities
Oversee applied cultivation research initiatives companywide
Design and execute various cultivar and environmental trials
Collaborate with teams to establish aligned research goals
Maintain a centralized tracking system for trial data
Analyze data related to plant performance and quality
Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency
Present findings and recommendations to leadership
Benefits
Collaborative work environment across multiple teams
Opportunity to influence research direction and cultivation practices
Engagement with cutting-edge plant science and technology
Professional development through hands-on project leadership
Exposure to regulated agricultural processes and compliance
Full Job Description
Description
What You Will Own
Oversee companywide applied cultivation research initiatives
Design and execute cultivar trials and environmental trials
Partner with Propagation, Cultivation, Processing, and Sales teams to establish research goals aligned with production and business objectives
Maintain a centralized system for tracking trial data and results
Collect, organize, and analyze plant performance data (yield, potency, vigor, plant health, and consistency)
Identify opportunities to improve quality, yield, and operational efficiency
Translate research findings into actionable cultivation recommendations
Present findings and recommendations to operational leadership and decision makers
Standardize documentation and protocols for research across facilities
Ensure projects remain on schedule and within defined scope
Requirements
Required Experience
4-8+ years of commercial cannabis cultivation, horticulture, agronomy, greenhouse production, or production agriculture experience
Hands-on experience designing or running plant trials (cultivar testing, nutrient trials, propagation trials, environmental trials, or yield studies) in a commercial or academic setting.
Experience collecting and interpreting plant performance data
Experience working cross-functionally with operations or production teams
Demonstrated ability to turn observations into practical operational improvements
Strongly Preferred
Experience evaluating new genetics or cultivars for commercial production
Experience standardizing cultivation practices or SOPs across multiple rooms or facilities
Experience in multi-site or large-scale cultivation environments
Experience with environmental monitoring systems, irrigation systems, or cultivation software platforms
Experience working in regulated agriculture or regulated manufacturing environments
Education
Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy, Botany, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field required.
Technical Knowledge & Skills
Understanding of plant physiology and growth cycles
