Job description
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is currently looking for an Agricultural Scientist to support our Cranberry Grower-Owners in Washington. The successful candidate will be part of a team of Ocean Spray Agricultural Scientists that serves our growers industry-wide. The WA Agricultural Scientist will develop and implement research and outreach programs to support all phases of agricultural production for Ocean Spray Grower-Owners in the Washington region, provide support to programs/initiatives in the areas of crop supply planning and pesticide-related risk management, advise grower harvest timing and help coordinate fruit deliveries to OSC’s receiving facilities, and cooperate with University/government scientists, grower organizations, and chemical industry professionals to address issues important to the cranberry industry.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide on-farm technical support to Grower-Owners.
- Implement outreach programs for Grower education and to facilitate research technology transfer.
- Provide support to the existing University of Massachusetts Extension program on behalf of OSC growers.
- Conduct applied research to address key production, pest management, fruit quality, and environmental needs. Work collaboratively with external (e.g. university) scientists as appropriate. Manage seasonal technicians if needed.
- Execute field sampling programs to support crop estimation, field inspections (supports contract management) and pesticide residue analysis.
- Be an integral member of our team of OSC Agricultural Scientists
- Work collaboratively with the OSC Agricultural Operations (fruit receiving) network to ensure timely delivery of high-quality fruit.
- Represent the Cooperative as an information resource on matters relating to the overall business.
- Be familiar with the Cooperative’s rules and recommendations for Grower–Owner practices in relation to producing and delivering the crop.
- Review and approve Pesticide Use Reports for individual farms.
- Attend Grower Industry meetings, workshops, and gatherings.
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in agricultural sciences, pest management, crop management, soil science or related discipline
- 2 or more years of experience in one or more of the areas stated above.
- Pesticide Applicator License is desired (for research plot work).
- Must be self-directed and independently motivated.
- Driving is required (company vehicle provided) so candidates must have a valid driver’s license in good standing.
Salary: $65,500 - $78,700 per year
Bonus potential available
Benefits:
- 401K with up to 10% in matching contributions
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Adoption assistance
- Bereavement leave
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back up care, tutoring, etc.
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Charitable giving
- Complete insurance package on day 1 that includes a plethora of wellness programs
- 1:1 Health coaching and more
- Dental insurance
- Fertility benefits
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Telehealth services
- Transgender benefits
- Vision insurance
- Employee appreciation events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Flexible scheduling options
- Holiday pay for 12 holidays
- Scholarship programs for children of employees
- Sick accrual of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked
- Tuition/Education assistance programs
- Up to $300 Fitness Reimbursement
- Up to $300 Massage Reimbursement
- Vacation time and pay starting at 3 weeks
Schedule:
- Full-time
- Typically, Monday to Friday, may consider hybrid
- Availability as needed to support a 24/7 operation
Work Location: Markham, WA 98520
(Reasonable commuting distance or relocation required)
Who We Are:
You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.
Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike-we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:
Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike-we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:
- Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
- Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
- Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
- Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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