Agriculture Technical Assistant

Bowery Farming, the Modern Farming Company, was founded in 2015 with the belief that technology and human ingenuity can grow better food for a better future. Propelled by its proprietary software system, the BoweryOS, Bowery builds smart indoor vertical farms that deliver a wide variety of Protected Produce — in little time, near cities they serve, for a truly local approach. Bowery’s farms are growing the next generation of vibrant and flavorful produce. They’re 100 times more productive on the same footprint of land than traditional agriculture, and grow traceable pesticide-free produce – the purest, best expression of what produce is meant to be – with a fraction of the water and land. About the Role:Bowery Farming is seeking an Agriculture Technical Assistant who will be supporting the daily growing operations in our indoor vertical farms. You will be responsible for collecting key metrics & daily crop evaluations as well as evaluating daily system audits to ensure optimal growing conditions. You will perform all tasks based on standard operating procedures and the continuous improvement of our standard operating procedures. You will maintain focus on the plant material and the accuracy of the data collection. In order to achieve this, you are comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic environment. With the support of the growing operation team, you will be able to Set Big Bold Goals, interpret data, and deliver business results. You will operate in a multidisciplinary environment with engineers, computer scientists, agricultural scientists, and other functions, and your work will meaningfully impact the evolution of the indoor agriculture industry.

What You'll Do:

• Support the Farm Operations team with crop health protocols
• Execute all SOPs and drive compliance in partnership with supervisors
• Collect & assist in analyzing data to proactively identify issues
• Consistent system inspection in the farm to make sure that the environmental conditions are within parameters and optimar for production
• Water and Nutrient Management (including collecting microbial samples, monitoring and recording water EC and pH values, mixing stock solution fertilizers).
• Ensure all required KPI’s are met regarding facilities goals on safety, production, quality, and costs.
• Perform daily/weekly upkeep and calibrations on sensors, filters, and equipment following provided SOPs
• Promote the maintenance of production areas to ensure compliance with company quality, sanitation, and Food Safety standards

Who You Are:

• You are passionate about our mission, excited to revolutionize agriculture.
• You have knowledge of farming & growing operations
• You have the versatility to collaborate with individuals across various functions
• You have excellent verbal, written & interpersonal skills
• You love to learn & have a strong work ethic
• You have strong attention to detail
• You practice safe work habits in a food safe environment at all times
• You are a self-starter who gets involved quickly and takes on difficult tasks with enthusiasm
• You maintain a high productivity level by operating with a sense of urgency, efficiency, and effectiveness over an extended period of time
• You have the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds·

The largest vertical farming company in the U.S., Bowery’s produce is available in almost 800 grocery stores and via e-commerce platforms serving the Tri-state and Mid-Atlantic region, including Amazon Fresh, Albertsons, Giant Food, Hungryroot, Walmart, Weis, Whole Foods Market, and specialty grocers. Based in New York City, Bowery has raised more than $172.5 million from leading investors, including Temasek and GV (formerly Google Ventures), General Catalyst, GGV Capital, First Round Capital, Henry Kravis, Jeff Wilke, and Dara Khosrowshahi, as well as some of the foremost thought leaders in food, including Tom Colicchio, José Andres, and David Barber of Blue Hill.