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Vice President of Technical Recruiting at Cindavi
Ready to transform traditional farming into a data-driven science that produces vibrant natural colors?
About Us
We are an innovative agricultural company specializing in natural color solutions derived from plants and vegetables. Our science-driven approach combines traditional farming knowledge with cutting-edge research to produce the highest quality natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry.
Position Summary
As our Agronomist, you will be a crucial member of our Technical Team, defining and monitoring optimal crop growth conditions to maximize yield—specifically focusing on color yield per acre. This data-intensive role involves continuous monitoring and analysis of seasonal growth conditions, field trials, and environmental changes. You will collaborate with our growers, providing educational support during farm visits and annual meetings, while working closely with Agriculture Procurement Specialists to implement recommendations across seed propagation, growing, harvesting, and storage practices.
* Develop comprehensive understanding of our raw materials and key characteristics for optimal growth related to color yield, improved growth, disease and pest resistance
* Define and track optimal conditions for crop growth, including farming practices, planting schedules, and field conditions
* Conduct crop scouting and field sampling to monitor plant health, growth patterns, and environmental impacts on yield
* Design, organize, and conduct field trials to identify pest pressures from weeds, insects, and diseases
* Work in greenhouse settings to conduct controlled environment trials evaluating different variables
* Create data sets and deliver trial data to build solutions for high-quality raw material procurement
* Collaborate with the Global Agronomy Team and cross-functional teams to ensure successful commercialization of new varietals
* Provide educational support to growers during farm visits and annual meetings, sharing insights on best practices
* Travel regularly to field plots to monitor production stages of crop trials
* Support farmers with plant scale-up initiatives
* Manage proprietary internal seed/plant catalogue
* Conduct laboratory analysis of raw materials and plant growth rates
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Soil Science or Horticulture (Master's or Post BS in Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology and/or Agricultural Engineering preferred)
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in an agricultural environment focused on vegetable production, preferably sweet potatoes, carrots, or other root vegetables
* Working knowledge of plant growth, farm/agricultural practices, soil fertility, vegetable production and/or plant genetics
* Hands-on experience working on farms or directly with growers
* Experience with planting, fertilizing, and harvesting crops
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Research, Science, and Quality Assurance
* Industries
Biotechnology Research, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
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