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Plantible Foods

Agronomist - Plant Biology

Eldorado, TX · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

We are seeking a passionate and mission-driven Agronomist - Plant Biology in our Upstream ... B.S. in Plant Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, another relevant Science/Engineering background ...

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Agronomy Intern - Nebraska

Ithaca, NE · On-site

$8.0K/mo

Agronomy Intern Sentinel empowers confident nitrogen management through cutting-edge digital ... engineering, agribusiness or other related discipline at a university or technical college.

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Director, Digital Product

Minnetonka, MN · On-site

$237K - $248K/yr

Operating at the intersection of agronomy, data, engineering, AI, and commercial execution, the Director translates complex scientific and business priorities into clear product strategy, integrated ...

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Director, Digital Product

Minnetonka, MN · On-site

$237K - $248K/yr

Operating at the intersection of agronomy, data, engineering, AI, and commercial execution, the Director translates complex scientific and business priorities into clear product strategy, integrated ...

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Golf Course Superintendent

Novato, CA · On-site

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... programming, and family-oriented member experiences - all supported by a service culture where ... The agronomic footprint here is genuinely complex. Cool-season and transition-zone turf management ...

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Agronomist - Plant Biology

Plantible Foods

Eldorado, TX • On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Kindly be advised that we are handling the recruitment for this position internally and are not partnering with external recruiters.
We are a Biology Company
Plantible, backed by Astanor Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, Piva Capital, Kellogg's, and Vectr Ventures, is a vertically integrated biology company that is unlocking the power in plants in service of people & planet. Our mission is to create solutions that empower customers to make sustainable and regenerative choices without compromising on quality. We are beginning with the food industry. Please visit our website to learn more about our mission and continued success: https://www.plantiblefoods.com/
How you will contribute:
We are seeking a passionate and mission-driven Agronomist - Plant Biology in our Upstream Cultivation team with hands-on experience using basic lab techniques, data analytical skills and a problem-identifying/solving attitude. The individual will be responsible for ensuring nutrient levels in our ponds, defining nutrient efficiency, and optimizing engineering solutions & application methods for nutrient application for optimal duckweed composition.
In addition, the Agronomist - Plant Biology would enable testing other critical process parameters to improve raceway flow for optimal water & Lemna distribution as well as assist efforts in data collection & sensor placement/trials to maximize learnings on greenhouse conditions relating work at lab scale to pilot to commercial greenhouses. At times the role may also require diving into the interaction between Upstream cultivation and Downstream protein processing to define synergies.
What you will be working on:
  • Operate, maintain and troubleshoot R&D scale cultivation ponds and work as a conduit between the R&D and engineering/operations teams to oversee tech transfer of key ideas from bench to commercial scale.
  • Design, execute, and analyze lab and field experiments to improve the quality and quantity of our plant protein and to increase biomass productivity.

What you bring to Plantible:
  • B.S. in Plant Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, another relevant Science/Engineering background with 2+ years of industrial research experience or M.S. in assay development with 1+ year industrial experience.
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing plant physiology to optimize crop nutrition and growth parameters. A passion for continuous improvement, with exceptional attention to detail in experimental execution and data tracking.
  • Lab experience growing plants and/or using sterile technique as well as experience in protein purification or extraction is also highly desirable.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication, time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast paced & dynamic startup environment as a self-starter
  • Ability to learn quickly, solve complex problems and have excellent data analysis skills including the recognition of proper controls & statistical analysis.
  • Creativity & a collaborative partner in teams focused on achieving company goals.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10-15% of the time to facilitate tech transfer with our commercial protein production facility.

Choose Plantible Foods
Joining Plantible means contributing to a sustainable future for all. We are a venture backed startup that is both spreading happiness amongst our employees and to current and future generations. We believe diversity creates uniqueness. Our team is composed of highly talented people with different interests and hobbies, which makes for a rich working environment.
At Plantible we are continually working on our offerings to foster the best team. Check it out!
  • Competitive health and wellness benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Discretionary Unlimited PTO Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401k Program
  • Career Stipend
  • Career development and growth opportunities
  • Working in a rapidly growing, flexible and entrepreneurial environment
  • Team building and company-wide events
  • Financial support with your relocation, if necessary, ensuring a smooth transition
  • And of course, lots of beautiful land for outdoor activities!

Plantible Foods is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Plantible Foods reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.
If you feel your skill set does not meet all listed qualifications for the role, we still encourage you to apply. As we continue to grow our company, we are seeking a range of candidates and would gladly consider you for other current or upcoming roles that may be a fit!
⚠ Recruitment Fraud Alert
Plantible Foods is aware of fraudulent job offers and individuals impersonating our recruiters or employees.
Please note:
  • We will never ask candidates to pay fees for employment, training, equipment, or background checks.
  • We will never request sensitive personal or financial information during the early stages of the hiring process.
  • All official Plantible Foods communications come only from email addresses ending in @plantiblefoods.com.
  • Our only official company website is www.plantiblefoods.com, and our jobs are posted on our Careers page and our official LinkedIn page.

If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Plantible Foods, do not respond. Please report it to careers@plantiblefoods.com.
The pay range for this role is:
65,000 - 75,000 USD per year (Eldorado, TX)

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