Research and Development Scientist (CCA)

Job overview

Research and Development Scientist (CCA) is an onsite role based in Lost Hills, CA, with pay of $92,000–$105,000 per year. Wonderful Orchards grows almonds, pistachios, and pomegranates and conducts research to develop farming innovations. The scientist designs and conducts applied field and laboratory studies, analyzes results, and reports findings that can improve crop yields and quality. The role connects research with farming operations by consulting with agricultural teams and exploring practical improvements to farming systems.

What you'll do

• Establish initiatives under the Director of Research
• coordinate and conduct applied agricultural field and laboratory experiments
• design trials, analyze data, and report results
• oversee internal and external personnel at field or lab sites
• collaborate with academic and vendor experts
• prepare budgets and track experiment costs
• provide technical consultation to farming and crop operations teams
• identify opportunities to improve workplace efficiency and safety.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research and development scientist

wonderful orchards

lost hills ca

onsite

agricultural research

field experiments

laboratory experiments

crop science

agronomy

irrigation

$92k–$105k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree with research thesis in plant, crop, or agricultural sciences and four years of post-degree agricultural research experience, or a bachelor’s degree in those fields and eight years of post-degree research experience. PCA and CCA certifications, or appropriate education or experience to obtain them, are required.

About the employer

Wonderful Orchards is hiring for this role. Industry: Apple Orchards. Sector: 11.