Manager, Controlled Environment

Pairwise Plants Services, Inc seeks Managers, Controlled Environment in Durham, NC.Job Duties:Create and manage $1.2MM+ budget with other scientific leaders across numerous projects and pipeline priorities. [BC1]Deliver stable environments in the greenhouses and growth chambers suitable for plant regeneration, trait testing, and life cycle management for ~12 diverse crops.Manage (Senior) Research Associates in the Controlled Environment Team to successfully execute activities, deliver innovations, and improve team morale while operating at 90-100% capacity.Plan and/or conduct experiments and implement results to improve growth conditions, optimize growth, plant regeneration, and seed production for various crops in the controlled environment.Collaborate across multifunctional teams to develop insights, improve R&D pipeline efficiency, and drive the innovation culture.Coordinate with Laboratory and Facilities Operations for timely supplies orders/deliveries and improve working facilities to meet the needs of the employees and company.Adhere to USDA regulatory permits.Lead tours of investors, government officials, and other visitors through Controlled Environment spaces.Minimum Requirements:Requires a Master's degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy, Plant Physiology, Botany, or related field. Plus 3 years of experience.Special Requirements: Experience must include:3 years of experience with scientific leadership in new concepts and executing new projects on realistic timelines.3 years of experience in collaboration and communication.3 years of experience in continual learning mindset to employ new technologies on novel crops.3 years of experience in people leadership.3 years of experience with budgeting and prioritization of spending.3 years of experience with hardware and software systems: Ensure facilities are fully operational.3 years of experience with Plant growth optimization: Rapidly cycle diverse crops through controlled environments.Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S. Applicants who are interested in this position may apply at jobpostingtoday.com Ref# 46875