Research and Development Grow Technician
Description
Cronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology, and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos’ diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach®, PEACE NATURALS® and Lord Jones®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: https://thecronosgroup.com/.
At Cronos Group, we hire talented people who thrive on solving difficult problems and give them the opportunity to hone new skills and approaches. If you want to play a part in shaping an innovative industry and help build a historically significant company, we want to meet you.
If you are passionate about growing plants, meticulous in your work, and motivated by hands on problem solving in a research environment, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to our R&D pipeline. As the R&D Grow Technician, you will support a state-of-the-art controlled plant growth facility and carry out essential activities such as irrigation management, integrated pest management, environmental and nutrient monitoring, and experimental execution (careful data collection). This position plays a critical part in ensuring that experiments related to agronomics are executed with precision and that plant performance is measured consistently and accurately. Collaboration with the breeding and R&D teams is central to the role, and success requires a detail-oriented mindset, a strong sense of ownership, and genuine enthusiasm for advancing high quality plant science.
This position is based out of Stayner, Ontario.
What you’ll be doing:
- Responsible for all aspects of plant growth and plant care in a research setting (irrigation, integrated pest management, timely pruning and de-leafing, harvesting, drying)
- Troubleshooting grower problems and/or product issues
- Execute varying growth protocols according to experimental designs
- Adhere to sound project management methodology with defining milestones and maintaining timelines
- Collection and analyses of data and using relevant software
- Writing and reporting of technical results and information
- Presenting findings, scientific insights and recommendations to peers
- Track and evaluate effectiveness of treatments and determine next steps
You’ll need to have:
- 2+ years plant growing experience preferably in an R&D setting
- Graduates from a B.Sc. and M.Sc. program in Horticulture, Plant Agriculture, Plant Biology, Ecology, Botany, Plant Pathology and related will be considered
- License to apply IPM products is an asset
- Experience in plant and/or horticultural science, involvement in R&D projects is an asset
- Excellent attention to detail and handle and understanding of scientific methodologies
- Understanding of plant production systems in controlled environments, greenhouses, growth chambers, etc.
- Some laboratory and testing experience is an asset
- Experience with cannabis desired but not required
- Possess strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills to drive decision-making and effectively work with internal and external stakeholders
- Scientific curiosity, personal drive and networking abilities to find breakthrough technologies, product improvements and leading methods
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. For candidates with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request in all phases of the selection process.