Soil Scientist / Lab Manager

Sep 10, 2021🔗 👁️ 136 136 Views

🏢 Palomar Craft Cannabis 📍 Southern California

💰 $65,000 to $75,000 a year 🗓️ Full-time 🏷️ Cultivation 📛 No license required


About our company

We select the plants we grow based on aroma, flavor, and effect. Our terpene levels are among the highest, making our product a sensory experience that is more than just potency.

Palomar products are cultivated to be one of the best cannabis experiences you’ve ever had. Body and mind, we want you to feel great.

Job description

SoilLabs is a rapidly growing soil, plant tissue, fertilizer, and water analysis laboratory. Our primary focus is on hemp and cannabis nutrition. The Soil Scientist / Lab Manager will run the lab and be responsible for evaluating and interpreting soils in order to understand soil resources and how they contribute to agricultural production, environmental quality, and human health. This role has tremendous upward potential and we are seeking a qualified individual willing to grow with the company.

Primary Responsibilities & Qualifications Operation and basic maintenance of carbon/nitrogen analyzer and ICP-OES/MS

Understanding of basic soil extraction techniques, including Mehlich 3 and saturated paste

Evaluate and interpret soils, plant tissue, fertilizer, and water data

Basic understanding of analytical methodology and techniques

Ability to speak to customers on a basic level about their data

Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Ability to work as part of a team, self motivate, and keep a positive attitude

Strong attention to detail required, along with ability to work independently and think critically

Comfortable working in fast paced environment

1-2 years of experience minimum in an environmental or agricultural laboratory

Relevant college degree preferred but not required