R & D Manager

Job Summary

R & D Manager at Glass House Brands Inc. Responsible for coordinating research and development of cannabis products and processes.

• Lead key projects with R&D to support business goals.
• Develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products and study potential new products.
• Establish project goals and priorities by collaborating with Propagation, Cultivation, Processing and Sale departments.
• Research, design and evaluate trials of new cannabis cultivars.
• Research, design and evaluate materials, products, processes and equipment.
• Design, develop and maintain a database to collect real‑time information for R&D projects and tests.
• Collaborate with appropriate parties on researching, trialing and introducing new cannabis cultivars for cultivation.
• Collect data, examine it to spot trends and glean information used to make business decisions.
• Assess scope of research projects and ensure on time and within budget.
• Document all phases of research and development.
• Analyze and identify opportunities for improvement by conducting observations.
• Present findings and conclusions to decision makers.
• Identify, integrate and apply solutions for quality performance and continual reporting.
• Work with management to centralize and organize data.
• Implement improvements and communicate project prioritization independently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors/Master’s in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science or Plant Pathology.
• 3+ years of experience in cannabis cultivation or research.
• Good knowledge of propagation, cultivation and cannabis processing.
• Familiarity with scientific principles including experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Ability to summarize data and make insightful decisions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organized and detail oriented; sense of urgency.
• Knowledge of database structures and strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Computer skills:
  Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook.
• Commitment to quality and ethics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Must be 21+ years of age and possess a driver’s license.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Proven experience in cannabis growing and research.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or move 15‑50 pounds.
• Will work a minimum 40‑hour per week and may require extended hours, weekends and holidays.
• Proficiency in English; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for prolonged periods of time; walk; sit;

use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms. Ability to use tools necessary to perform work tasks, employee must be able to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 15-50 pounds.

The work environment is within greenhouse structures and product processing rooms. The position will require some working extended hours, weekends, and holidays depending on the needs of the R&D projects.

• This position is an exempt full‑time position.
• Flexible Monday through Friday weekly hours plus weekends and evenings as needed to manage special projects.
• Location:
  
  Camarillo, CA.

Mid‑Senior level.

Full‑time.

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology.

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