<p>Apply for Plant Technician</p> <p>Help us grow healthy plants in our automated greenhouse</p> <p>About Hippo Harvest</p> <p>We are a controlled environment agriculture (CEA) startup that leverages plant science, machine learning, and robotics to economically and sustainably grow vegetables in greenhouses.</p> <p>Description</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>In a world increasingly impacted by climate change, pollution, and population growth, conventional production of fresh/fruiting vegetables is unsustainable. Compared to field production, greenhouse hydroponic methods use 90% less water, increase yields, reduce food waste, use fewer pesticides, eliminate fertilizer runoff, and allow crops to be grown locally. However, greenhouse producers make up only a small part of today's market due to high capital/labor costs and operational complexity. To close this gap, Hippo Harvest uses new methods of hydroponics, robotics, and machine intelligence to re-imagine greenhouses and build the sustainable, economical, and scalable production systems of the future.</p> <p>As a Plant Technician for Hippo Harvest your role is to assist with tasks and experiments designed to improve plant growth and consistency.</p> <p>You Will</p> <ul> <li>Work closely with the Plant Science team to gather and analyze data on plant performance </li><li>Record and track growing parameters to establish baselines and monitor changes </li><li>Collect and compile plant growing data (imagery, EC, pH, nutrient samples, etc.) </li><li>Monitor the quantities and quality of growing inputs </li><li>Maintain laboratory facility and measuring equipment </li><li>Use sterile technique to culture and isolate growing contaminants </li></ul> <p>You Have</p> <ul> <li>A detail oriented mindset and willingness to learn </li><li>Experience with spreadsheets for data entry </li><li>Familiarity with basic laboratory skills (e.g. creating stock solutions, pipetting) </li><li>Ability and desire to work effectively in a team </li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills </li><li>Weekend availability </li></ul> <p>We Offer</p> <ul> <li>An exciting and fun work environment where your contributions will make a true difference </li><li>Compensation starting at $22/hour up to 40 hours per week </li></ul> <p>Salary</p> <p>$22 - $23 per hour</p>