Senior Technical Agronomist

• Manage and execute agronomic protocols and field trials, including planting, irrigation, and crop protection
• Serve as the primary point of contact for trial sites and proactively troubleshoot agronomic issues
• Collect, record, and QC phenotypic and environmental data according to Ohalo standards
• Ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and accurate documentation
• Optimize trial protocols, data collection methods, and field logistics to improve efficiency and quality
• Collaborate with the Sales team to support grower site visits and provide agronomic recommendations
• Channel grower feedback on variety performance to internal teams
• Provide regular updates on trial performance, grower sentiment, and operational efficiencies to leadership
• Travel to trial sites approximately 60%, including day and overnight travel

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in field-based agronomy, trial management, or applied crop research
• Experience with potatoes is preferred, but small seeded vegetable crop experience will be considered
• Working knowledge of field trial design, plot management, and data collection best practices
• Comfort working outdoors in variable field conditions (insects, sun, rain, etc)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; experience with large data sets/databases a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with growers, scientists, and internal teams
• Experience in operational logistics or project management (including budget oversight, scheduling, and contract grower coordination) is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working with digital tools ex. GIS, GPS, Microsoft suite, proprietary trial management systems, etc.
• Comfortable using AI tools, ex. Claude, Gemini, etc.
• Valid driver's license; ability to travel to trial sites as needed
• No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time
• E-Verify participation and applicable work authorization requirements

• Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
• No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time