Although it may not be obvious, this work will explore the response of Cannabis to various environmental conditions and therefore is an applied ecology research position. If you're interested in the position described below, please send your resume to [email protected]
In this role with Tweed (www.Tweed.com), you will assist the Head of Research and Development in establishing a state-of-the-art research department that is determined to be the leader in medicinal cannabis exploration. This is a 5-month contract with potential for extension or ongoing employment. You will be required to assist with all daily tasks including but not limited to: • Maintenance of sanitary conditions in all areas where research is conducted • Consistent care for research and development plants • Performance of environmental, morphological, chemical measurements • Appropriate record keeping • Collaboration with associated universities and professors • Assembly/ maintenance of experimental set-ups • Compilation and analysis of experimental data • Writing of experimental reports • Research into experimental methods and/or improvements of procedures • Submission of progress reports to the Head of Research and Development Current research includes experimentation with various environmental conditions required to produce the heartiest medicinal cannabis strains. Skill Requirements: • Science background with a good academic standing (GPA- please provide a transcript) • Scientific report writing experience (please provide a list of publications) • Experience working with/ growing plants Personality Descriptors: • Dedicated to the task at hand • Reliable • Trustworthy • Attention to detail Working Environment: • Willingness/ability to work in enclosed, high light intensity conditions and high temperature/humidity environments • Ability to perform strenuous tasks and occasional heavy lifting • Ability to work weekends (from time-to-time) Useful Qualities: • Knowledge of statistical programming (such as R) and ability to interpret statistical outputs • Knowledge of/ experience in the pharmaceutical industry
