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Job Description Position: Production Manager: Gene Editing and Tissue Culture Production Location: South San Francisco, CA About the Role: We are seeking a highly driven Production Manager to lead multi-shift operations across gene editing, media formulation/production, and plant tissue culture. This role is responsible for delivering against ambitious throughput, turnaround time (TAT), and quality targets while building and developing strong frontline leaders. You will oversee shift leads and technical teams, drive operational excellence, and ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality production at scale. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, biotech production environment. You will be responsible for all aspects of day to day production operations as well as reporting KPIs to the organization. What You'll Do:Lead & Develop High-Performing Teams • Directly manage shift leaders and supervisors across multiple shifts, • Train, mentor, and hold leaders accountable to clear performance expectations, • Build bench strength through structured onboarding, skills development, and succession planning, • Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, quality, and continuous improvement Drive Operational Execution • Own daily production across gene editing, media formulation, and tissue culture workflows, • Deliver on throughput, TAT, yield, and quality targets, • Optimize labor, materials, and equipment utilization, • Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase capacity, and optimize resources and cost., • Report out KPIs weekly, • Partner with Engineering to define automation improvements and software to define MES tracking and dashboards requirements, • Build and Manage daily production trackers and lead standups across the organizationEnsure Quality, Compliance & Safety, • Maintain strict adherence to SOPs, quality systems, and biosafety standards, • Partner with Quality and EHS to resolve deviations and drive corrective actions, • Champion contamination control and operational discipline, • Build systems and trackers as needed to support and document compliance Scale for Growth • Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma mindset preferred), • Support process transfer, scale-up, and operational readiness initiatives, • Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to bring new production processes online, provide input to MES, and assure all end to end production stability. What You Bring, • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Science, Bioengineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred), • 5+ years of experience in Ag, biotech or life sciences manufacturing, • Experience leading multi-shift production teams, • Strong background in plant tissue culture, sterile workflows, or cell-based production, • Demonstrated success improving throughput and reducing turnaround time, • Data-driven mindset with strong operational discipline About Ohalo: Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit . Notes: If you previously applied for a job at Ohalo Genetics, we encourage you to restate your interest in the position by submitting your application. Ohalo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Ohalo is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time. This organization participates in E-Verify. Posters linked here. No recruiters, please.

Job Description Position Title: Commercial Partner Manager Location: South San Francisco, CA Time Type: Full Time The Opportunity At Ohalo, we are building the future of agriculture with our breakthrough Boosted Breeding™ platform. We are seeking a highly driven, execution-oriented Commercial Partner Manager to serve as the key relationship manager to drive commercial objectives for our domestic and international channel and business development partners. After business development partnerships are closed, you will be responsible for ensuring those partners are delivering on our jointly developed strategic and operating plans. You will turn strategy into revenue goals, performance metrics, and execution plans that will deliver the expected outcomes. You will ensure partners, growers, process, and supply chain collaborators get the instructions, support, and materials they need and deliver on the outcomes we expect, on the expected timelines. You will work in-country with international partners and travel extensively, as needed to support execution. You will operate at the intersection of partner performance management, commercial sales, and cross-functional execution. Help change the world with your strategic thinking, action-oriented operational excellence, and the commercial instincts that turn a breakthrough technology into a thriving business. Responsibilities1) Strategic Planning • Develop long-range business plans with business development team, finance, and partners., • Define goals: adoption, acres, grower outcomes, partner deliverables, revenue, and pipeline conversion., • Deliver action plans, with contingencies, risks, and alternative paths clearly identified and defined.2) Commercial Execution Ownership, • Own the commercial execution plan with partners. You ensure partnerships deliver against defined revenue, adoption, and operational objectives., • Identify execution bottlenecks early (seed readiness, agronomy readiness, partner resourcing, training gaps, etc.) and drive solutions cross-functionally., • Drive key support for partners - product and supply chain, regulatory, legal, marketing, agronomic training, and support., • Build repeatable playbooks for market entry, partner activation, and scaled rollout.3) Internal Coordination, • Ensure internal resources (commercial, breeding, seed production, regulatory, program operations) are delivering on their goals to meet partner expectations., • Capture and operationalize Voice-of-Customer / Voice-of-Partner insights into product positioning, adoption strategy, and go-to-market improvements., • Feed real-world learning into the commercial roadmap and cross-functional execution framework., • Serve as the primary execution-layer translator of customer needs into Ohalo priorities.Candidate ProfileMust-Have Qualifications, • Intelligent, motivated, creative, organized, partner-success oriented and driven by a natural instinct for commercial success., • Drives commercial outcomes by building compelling business cases, earning partner commitment, and moving decisions through clarity, credibility, and relentless follow-through.., • 8+ years experience owning commercial execution with business development partners, preference for experience in agriculture, seed, crop inputs, or food supply chains, but not required., • Strong capability to move from strategy to execution detail: milestones, accountability, forecasting, risk management, performance reviews., • Comfort operating in ambiguity with startup urgency — can build structure where none exists., • Ability to travel significantly (expected 30–50%+) to support partners, growers, and international execution.Core Strengths, • GM mindset: owns outcomes end-to-end; not just relationships., • High accountability: follows through, escalates early, drives clarity., • Strong communicator: sells the value and the plan to external partners with clarity and conviction, while aligning internal teams to deliver., • Strong commercial judgment: understands adoption constraints in crops, seasonal rhythms, and partner incentives., • Revenue-driven: tracks partner performance against commercial targets relentlesslyBonus Points For, • Agriculture experience, particularly in seed/inputs, • International market execution experience (licensing, agronomy, sales training, product marketing, regulatory coordination). About Ohalo: Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit . Notes: If you previously applied for a job at Ohalo Genetics, we encourage you to restate your interest in the position by submitting your application. No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time. This organization participates in E-Verify. Posters linked here. No recruiters, please.

Job DescriptionAbout Us We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world's transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world? Who You Are As a Battery Engineer on the Battery Engineering team, you'll be an integral part of the team working to usher in the next generation batteries for industrial devices. You are curious, enjoy fast-paced learning with multiple projects, are hands-on in the laboratory, and are data-driven. You've worked on the different components (anode, cathode, separator, electrolyte, foils) of the lithium-ion battery chemistries through your experience in the industry, and are looking to bring your expertise to help launch commercial products. You can effectively prioritize your work to meet program objectives, and you'll work across technical teams and consult with business partners to design experiments, analyze data, and create robust plans to meet our goals and support our internal customer programs. You're an experienced, hands-on, team-oriented engineer with a desire to help deploy the next generation of lithium-ion batteries in industrial devices. Responsibilities and Duties • Develop and execute comprehensive experiments in pouch full cells, covering a broad range of technical areas including slurry & coating, electrolyte optimization, cell design and integration, and electrochemical test methods, • Perform thorough failure analysis in small pouch full and prototype cells to identify root causes. Experience in cylindrical and other form factors is a plus, • Apply advanced data analysis, statistical methods, and modeling techniques to interpret test results, predict performance, and inform design iterations, • Effectively communicate ideas, plans, and results to internal stakeholders and support customer-facing data package preparation, • Accelerate learning cycles by developing new techniques or test methods to detect downstream challenges early in the development, • Facilitate technical collaboration between groups at Sila (and as needed with external customers), • Invest in our company values and vision and champion them as we growKnowledge and Skill Requirements, • Ability to carefully plan and implement multiple projects simultaneously, • Strong technical background, experience with lithium-ion batteries including different process steps (slurry, coating, cell design and cell tear down) is required, • Well-organized and data-driven approach to problem solving and experimental design, driven by curiosity and attention to detail, • Experience with prototype pouch cells is required. Experience with cylindrical form factors and other cell form factors is a plus, • Proficiency in using databases, and data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, etc., • Exceptional communication abilities with both internal groups and external customers; Mandarin language fluency is a plus, • Understanding of lab safety best practices, • At least a B.S. in engineering or science and 8+ years of experience in batteries or related field (fewer for candidates with an advanced degree)Physical Demands and Working Conditions, • Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes, • Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location, • Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time, • (As needed) Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection #LI-PL1 #LI-Onsite Working at Sila We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.

Job Description Position: Industrial Engineer – Integrated Biological Production Systems & Automation Location: South San Francisco Type: Full-time Desired start date: ASAP About the Role: We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to design, build, and integrate high-throughput, automated biological production systems. This work will focus on process improvements in the laboratory, greenhouse, and seed production processes. This role focuses on transforming manual, sequential laboratory workflows into scalable, production-grade systems through thoughtful process design, automation, and systems integration. As programs and processes evolve this role will expand to encompass all aspects of operations and operational excellence. This is a hands-on builder role with a systems architect mindset for someone who can rethink how biological processes are structured, connected, and scaled. You won't just automate lab steps — you'll design the systems that enable reliable, repeatable biological production. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence, which includes mentoring and leading teams in Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), 5S, Lean Six Sigma production, Kaizen events, and Gemba walks. What You'll Do: Re-Architect End-to-End Biological Workflows * Deconstruct manual laboratory workflows into core unit operations and system requirements * Redesign processes from first principles to be automation and/or process friendly rather than direct translations of laboratory of greenhouse SOPs * Architect end-to-end production workflows that optimize flow, timing, and resource utilization across process stages * Build by doing: run process to understand pain points and to build solutions Build, Integrate & Commission Automated Systems * Hands-on design, build, and commissioning of automated and semi-automated biological workflows * Integrate robotics, liquid handling, incubation, sensing, imaging, and sample tracking into cohesive production platforms * Work directly with automation engineers, integrators, and vendors and production associates to prototype, test, and deploy systems Assay Development for Scalable Production * Partner with biology and R&D teams to adapt assays for throughput, robustness, and automation compatibility * Drive assay standardization, simplification, and turnaround-time reduction to support scalable workflows * Ensure assays integrate cleanly into production timelines and operational constraints Throughput, Yield & System Optimization * Define performance targets for throughput, yield, turnaround time, and system reliability * Identify bottlenecks, variability, and failure modes across interconnected biological processes * Use production data to guide iterative system and process improvements Systems Integration & Technical Ownership * Own interfaces between biology, automation hardware, software, data systems, and operations * Ensure smooth handoffs between tissue culture, gene editing, assays, genotyping, and greenhouse teams. * Influence upstream process design by embedding manufacturability and automation considerations early Production Readiness & Scale-Up * Take systems from concept to prototype to pilot and into production * Develop SOPs, process documentation, and training materials grounded in real system behavior * Support production ramp, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement Qualifications: Required * Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field * 7+ years of experience building and scaling automated or semi-automated production systems * Experience translating manual laboratory workflows into integrated, high-throughput systems * Strong background in process flow, system architecture, and throughput modeling * Hands-on experience with equipment integration and system commissioning * Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent * Experience leading operational excellence initiatives. Preferred * Experience with tissue culture, gene editing, assay development, genotyping, or DNA extraction * Familiarity with lab automation, robotics, liquid handling, imaging, and sensor-driven systems * Experience operating in contamination-controlled or regulated lab environments * Track record of building first-of-kind or non-standard biological production systems Who You Are * A builder who enjoys getting systems off the ground and making them work in practice * A systems thinker who optimizes end-to-end workflows, not isolated steps * Comfortable operating across wet lab biology, automation hardware, and production environments * Motivated to turn complex, manual biological workflows into scalable production systems The anticipated base pay range for this role is $120,000 - $160,000 per year for our South San Francisco location. As a new role with Ohalo, the pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a number of factors such as (but not limited to) the final scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. About Ohalo: Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit . Notes: If you previously applied for a job at Ohalo Genetics, we encourage you to restate your interest in the position by submitting your application. No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time. This organization participates in E-Verify. Posters linked here. No recruiters, please.

Job Description Position: Mechatronics Engineer – Field-Deployed Agricultural Automation Location: South San Francisco Type: Full-time Desired start date: ASAP The Opportunity: Ohalo™ is seeking a hands-on Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineer to support the design, integration, and deployment of agricultural automation systems across our research and production environments. This role will focus on integrating mechanical systems, robotics, sensors, and lab automation equipment to enable scalable, high-throughput plant genomics and greenhouse operations. The ideal candidate enjoys working close to hardware in real-world environments and partnering directly with scientists, automation engineers, and operators. If you are motivated by building practical systems that operate reliably in greenhouse and lab settings, we want to hear from you. This role requires a high degree of independence and self-management, with approximately half of the time spent forward-deployed at our Watsonville greenhouse facilities and the remainder based in South San Francisco. You will serve as a key on-site technical owner for deployed systems, coordinating closely with centralized engineering teams. Key Responsibilities • System Integration: Design, assemble, and integrate mechanical and mechatronic subsystems for lab and greenhouse automation., • Robotics & Automation: Support deployment and tuning of robotic systems, actuators, and motion platforms., • Sensor Implementation: Integrate and validate sensors (e.g., force, position, imaging, environmental) into mechanical systems., • Field Deployment: Commission, troubleshoot, and maintain systems in greenhouse and lab environments., • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with biology, hardware, and software teams to align system designs with scientific workflows., • Iteration & Improvement: Identify failure modes and implement design improvements for reliability and maintainability., • Documentation: Create and maintain mechanical drawings, BOMs, assembly instructions, and test procedures.Candidate Profile, • 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, or related fields., • Hands-on experience with mechanical system assembly and troubleshooting., • Familiarity with automation components such as motors, actuators, linear motion systems, and sensors., • Comfortable working in experimental environments with evolving requirements., • Ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical partners.Bonus if you have, • Experience with agricultural systems, greenhouse operations, or lab automation., • Exposure to robotics frameworks, controls, or embedded systems. About Ohalo: Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit . Notes: If you previously applied for a job at Ohalo Genetics, we encourage you to restate your interest in the position by submitting your application. Ohalo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Ohalo is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time. No recruiters, please.

Job Description Position Title: Senior Fullstack Engineer Location: San Francisco, CA Time Type: Full Time The Opportunity: Ohalo is seeking an experienced Senior Fullstack Engineer to build and evolve internal platforms that power our breeding, automation, and machine-learning workflows. This role spans backend services, data systems, web applications, and mobile tools, enabling scientists, engineers, and operators to interact with complex systems in reliable, intuitive ways. You'll focus on internal tooling, system integration, and platform reliability—building the connective tissue between robotics, ML pipelines, and human workflows. Responsibilities: • Design, build, and own internal platforms and infrastructure used by science, ML, and automation teams., • Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Python (FastAPI) that support web, mobile, and ML-driven workflows., • Build and maintain fullstack internal applications, including:, • Web frontends (e.g., React), • Mobile applications using React Native for operational and field workflows, • Design and operate cloud infrastructure on GCP, including networking, compute, storage, and IAM., • Manage infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi) and deployment pipelines., • Build and evolve scalable data platforms using BigQuery, Python, and Spark., • Implement and maintain service-oriented and event-driven architectures using Pub/Sub, Kafka, and related tooling., • Partner with ML engineers to support model deployment, orchestration, and production integration., • Establish and maintain observability, reliability, and security across services and infrastructure (logging, metrics, alerting)., • Improve developer experience through better abstractions, tooling, CI/CD, and documentation., • Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Engineering, or similar)., • 5+ years of experience as a Fullstack, Platform, Backend, or Infrastructure-oriented Engineer., • Strong backend experience with Python and frameworks such as FastAPI., • Hands-on experience operating cloud infrastructure on GCP (preferred) or AWS., • Experience with infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, and production deployments., • Experience designing and operating service-oriented and event-driven systems., • Familiarity with messaging and streaming platforms (Pub/Sub, Kafka)., • Strong systems thinking, with the ability to reason across product, platform, data, and infrastructure layers., • Comfortable working independently in a cross-functional, distributed environment., • Proficiency with frontend development (e.g., React) and mobile development using React Native. About Ohalo: Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit . Notes: If you previously applied for a job at Ohalo Genetics, we encourage you to restate your interest in the position by submitting your application. Ohalo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Ohalo is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time. This organization participates in E-Verify. Posters linked here. No recruiters, please.

Job Description About Atomic Machines Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler™ technology. This full-stack technology enables new classes of micromachines to be designed and built by offering manufacturing processes and a materials library that is inaccessible to semiconductor manufacturing methods. It promises to unlock MEMS manufacturing for the many device classes frustrated by semiconductor methods and to open up entirely new product classes. The Matter Compiler™ technology fully realizes the digital manufacturing dream: bits and raw materials go in, and complete, functional micromachines come out. The Atomic Machines team has also created an exciting first device—one that was only made possible by the existence of the Matter Compiler™ technology—that we will be unveiling to the world soon. Our offices are in Emeryville and Santa Clara, California. About This Role: We are looking for a Quality Manager to lead our efforts in establishing world-class processes for a new class of manufacturing. The AMP platform is the first of its kind and therefore has unique quality requirements. We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of the fundamentals of quality and the promise of truly deterministic digital manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be able to combine their knowledge and understanding with AMP's capabilities to help usher in a new paradigm of precision and repeatability. This highly visible role is critical to the success of the AMP vision, as the ideal candidate will be responsible for co-creating the quality vision and implementing processes that ensure product performance, manufacturability, compliance, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will execute the company's quality strategy across R&D, manufacturing, and customer support functions—ensuring robust design validation, production readiness, continuous improvement, and field performance monitoring. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality engineering, reliability testing, and manufacturing process control, with a track record of implementing scalable quality systems from the ground up. We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of the fundamentals of quality and the promise of truly deterministic digital manufacturing. This leader will combine their knowledge and understanding with the capabilities of the AMP platform, a new class of manufacturing that is the first of its kind, to help usher in a new paradigm of precision and repeatability. What You'll Do: • Develop and implement the company's QMS, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant certifications., • Hiring, managing, and developing a Quality Engineering team, • Assist in defining the quality vision, objectives, roadmap, and metrics, aligning them with business goals., • Establish and maintain the QMS for all of Atomic Machines, encompassing both product devices and the AMP manufacturing platform, including the feedback loop, • Champion "Quality at the Source" in manufacturing, designing processes to minimize rework, escapes, and variation., • Implement in-process and end-of-line inspection methods, test coverage, and statistical process control (SPC)., • Build systems to monitor yield, scrap, and rework trends, and lead improvement initiatives., • Establish processes for incoming and outgoing inspection and test, and oversee the management of non-conforming materials., • Lead efforts to improve the overall equipment effectiveness of the AMP platform to meet internal targets., • Perform regular audits of AMP manufacturing facilities to ensure consistent operations and adherence to quality standards., • Engage on customer quality concerns, leading structured issue resolution (e.g., 8D, RCA, FMEA)., • Drive customer complaint resolution processes, product recall decision-making, and communication protocols., • Interface with customers directly, presenting RCCA, action plans, and answering, • Establish and maintain quality KPIs/dashboards across development, manufacturing, and field performance (e.g., yield, DPPM, escapes, audit findings, reliability)., • Set up regular quality reviews with cross-functional teams to provide transparency into trends, risks, and mitigation plans., • Build and manage internal audit and continuous improvement programs., • Establish and monitor quality metrics for AMP and the devices it will produce., • Track recurring issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions are implemented., • Develop and implement a feedback mechanism from the device to the AMP., • Collaborate with Operations teams to establish and monitor performance metrics, ensuring that actions are taken to improve performance., • Lead Atomic Machines through all relevant third-party certifications, such as UL and ISO., • Help recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing quality and reliability team., • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, product, and customer service teams to embed quality discipline., • Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization., • Establish Product Quality Plans (PQPs) for all new products with input from the Devices team., • Participate in design reviews at each project milestone and act as a required approver for all design gates.What You'll Need:, • 6-10+ years in progressive quality roles with experience leading teams of 2 or more is a bonus., • Demonstrated expertise in the development, deployment, and scaling of Quality Management System (QMS) frameworks such as ISO 9001, from early-stage startups through growth. Experience leading ISO audits and maintaining certification is required., • Deep experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies, including FMEA, 8D, 5 Whys, fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams, and statistical tools for failure analysis and prevention, with a particular focus on sustaining corrective actions and driving them back to the source., • Proven success in establishing quality processes that scale from Research and Development (R&D) and New Product Introduction (NPI) through volume manufacturing., • Hands-on experience with supplier qualification, audits, incoming inspection protocols, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and supplier scorecard systems., • Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and their impact on quality, manufacturability, and yield at scale., • Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; adept at driving closed-loop quality feedback into engineering and operations., • Strong execution skills and the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer support., • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong emphasis on documentation quality and the ability to drive clear reporting of quality metrics and decisions., • Creative, autonomous, and resilient in ambiguous situations; demonstrates strong initiative and the ability to deliver tangible progress amid change., • A first-principles mindset—questioning assumptions, reframing problems from the ground up, and approaching challenges with foundational understanding rather than relying solely on precedent.

Job Description Position: Product Manager - Lab Systems & Platforms Location: South San Francisco Type: Full-time Desired start date: ASAP The Opportunity: Ohalo is moving beyond R&D into a phase of massive operational scale. The bridge between our "Boosted Breeding" breakthroughs and our ability to execute lies in the systems we build. We are seeking a PM to own the digital and physical workflows that enable our scientists to program plants-from genomic discovery to large-scale breeding pipelines. This is not a role for a dashboard PM, it is a role for an operator who understands that in biology, the ground truth happens at the bench. You will build the foundational operating system for a new era of agriculture, working at the intersection of molecular biology, data science, automation and software. Responsibilities: • Own the Scientific Workflow: Deeply embed with molecular biologists and breeders to map complex biological processes and translate them into robust, scalable software, hardware/automation and data systems., • Define Problems from the Bench: Spend significant time in the lab; identify the friction points where biological variability meets system rigidity., • Drive End-to-End Delivery: Own the entire lifecycle-from identifying a gap in genomic data tracking to deploying solutions that allow scientists to make breeding decisions 10x faster., • Ship Pragmatic Systems: Focus on utility and reliability. You will partner with world-class scientists to turn experimental breakthroughs into industrial-grade systems., • Manage Scientific Trade-offs: Make high-stakes decisions when biological constraints conflict with software scalability., • Bridge the Data Gap: Ensure our data platforms capture high-fidelity ground truth to power our AI and ML breeding models., • Technical Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related quantitative field preferred., • Proven Track Record: 3–5+ years of product management experience working directly with software and hardware engineers to ship APIs, data pipelines, or orchestration layers across complex environments., • Operational Systems DNA: Demonstrated success building tools, platforms, or data systems where user experience directly impacts operational efficiency., • Ownership Mindset: You have a history of taking a manual, Excel-based process and turning it into a streamlined, automated system., • Direct experience with genomic data, liquid handling robots, LIMS and integrated hardware/software platforms., • Experience in plant breeding, CRISPR, or agricultural biotechnology., • Experience working alongside AI/ML teams in an applied scientific setting. About Ohalo: Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit . Notes: If you previously applied for a job at Ohalo Genetics, we encourage you to restate your interest in the position by submitting your application. Ohalo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Ohalo is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time. This organization participates in E-Verify. Posters linked here. No recruiters, please.

Job Description Position: Senior Product Manager - Industrial Systems & Automation Location: South San Francisco Type: Full-time Desired start date: ASAP The Opportunity: Ohalo is building the factory of the future for biology. To scale our technology, we must seamlessly integrate custom hardware, robotics, and operational software into our greenhouses and lab production facilities. We are seeking a Senior PM for Industrial Systems who thrives on physical constraints-throughput, cycle times, and floor-space optimization. This is a role for someone who wants to see their work move physical objects, not just pixels. You will solve for non-deterministic variables (like plant growth and biological health) that traditional manufacturing doesn't face. You should be comfortable designing the digital workflows that govern throughput, material flow, and real-time error handling in complex, non-deterministic environments. You will own the systems that move our "Boosted" plants from the lab into the world, solving the complex orchestration problems that arise when biology meets industrial-scale automation. Responsibilities: • Architect the Physical-Digital Loop: Own the product vision for how integrated hardware/software platforms work together to manage plant movement, sorting, and processing., • Design for Scale: Work with Engineers to identify bottlenecks in our production lines and build the software and hardware/automation solutions to break them., • Live in the Field/Factory: Spend time in the greenhouse and on the production floor; your best insights will come from watching a robot struggle with a specific plant geometry., • Manage Multi-Disciplinary Trade-offs: Negotiate the grey area between mechanical hardware, electrical sensors, and software logic., • Deliver Solutions, Not Just Features: Identify where a simple manual process is superior to a complex automated one-and vice versa., • Focus on Uptime and UX: Your products must be reliable, safe, and intuitive for the operators who use them every day both from a digital and physical perspective., • Technical Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field., • Physical Systems Experience: 5–8+ years of product management experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing (e.g., Tesla, SpaceX, Rivian, Amazon Robotics)., • First-Principles Thinker: You start with the laws of physics and the constraints of the facility, not just what the software can do., • Systems & Orchestration: Proven experience building or scaling industrial orchestration systems (e.g., modern MES, WMS, or Fleet Management) that bridge the gap between high-level logic and physical execution., • Operational Grit: You are willing to get your hands dirty, troubleshoot hardware in the field, and work alongside technicians., • Experience with computer vision in a manufacturing context, • Background in agricultural automation or related high throughput production line (automated greenhouses, sorting, or irrigation)., • Experience with Digital Twin modeling and optimizing for industrial facilities., • Experience scaling a physical operation from R&D to high-volume commercial production. About Ohalo: Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit . Notes: If you previously applied for a job at Ohalo Genetics, we encourage you to restate your interest in the position by submitting your application. Ohalo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Ohalo is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time. This organization participates in E-Verify. Posters linked here. No recruiters, please.

Job DescriptionAbout Us We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world's transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world? Who You Are As a Battery Engineer on the Battery Engineering team, you'll be an integral part of the team working to usher in the next generation batteries for industrial devices. You are curious, enjoy fast-paced learning with multiple projects, are hands-on in the laboratory, and are data-driven. You've worked on the different components (anode, cathode, separator, electrolyte, foils) of the lithium-ion battery chemistries through your experience in the industry, and are looking to bring your expertise to help launch commercial products. You can effectively prioritize your work to meet program objectives, and you'll work across technical teams and consult with business partners to design experiments, analyze data, and create robust plans to meet our goals and support our internal customer programs. You're an experienced, hands-on, team-oriented engineer with a desire to help deploy the next generation of lithium-ion batteries in industrial devices. Responsibilities and Duties • Develop and execute comprehensive experiments in pouch full cells, covering a broad range of technical areas including slurry & coating, electrolyte optimization, cell design and integration, and electrochemical test methods, • Perform thorough failure analysis in small pouch full and prototype cells to identify root causes. Experience in other form factors is a plus, • Apply advanced data analysis, statistical methods, and modeling techniques to interpret test results, predict performance, and inform design iterations, • Effectively communicate ideas, plans, and results to internal stakeholders and support customer-facing data package preparation, • Accelerate learning cycles by developing new techniques or test methods to detect downstream challenges early in the development, • Facilitate technical collaboration between groups at Sila (and as needed with external customers), • Invest in our company values and vision and champion them as we growKnowledge and Skill Requirements, • Ability to carefully plan and implement multiple projects simultaneously, • Strong technical background, experience with lithium-ion batteries including different process steps (slurry, coating, cell design and cell tear down) is required, • Well-organized and data-driven approach to problem solving and experimental design, driven by curiosity and attention to detail, • Proficiency in using databases, and data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, etc., • Exceptional communication abilities with both internal groups and external customers; Mandarin language fluency is a plus, • Understanding of lab safety best practices, • At least a B.S. in engineering or science and 4+ years of experience in batteries or related field (fewer for candidates with an advanced degree)Physical Demands and Working Conditions, • Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes, • Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location, • Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time, • (As needed) Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection #LI-PL1 #LI-Onsite Working at Sila We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.

Job Description Position: Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager Location: South San Francisco Type: Full-time Desired start date: ASAP The Opportunity: Ohalo™ is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager to manage a wide range of vendor contracts, procurement processes, and expense controls. This role is crucial in ensuring that our procurement activities, including those for laboratory, greenhouse, automation, and production equipment, and various services, are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with our operational and financial goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in negotiating diverse contracts, optimizing procurement strategies, technology tools and AI, and managing procure-to-pay & purchase order (PO) processes as well as contributing to accurate financial reporting and analysis. This role will require partnership with teams across the company, including research, engineering, finance, operations, and facilities, to understand their needs, develop project plans, and ensure that procurement supports business goals and operating plans. Ohalo has developed a proprietary plant breeding technology, Boosted Breeding™, which provides unprecedented improvements in crop yields that may otherwise take millennia to achieve with traditional breeding methods. We are now deploying these technologies through partnerships across the food and agriculture value chain. We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager who will report to the Controller.. Responsibilities: • Contract Negotiation and Management: Lead negotiations for a diverse range of vendor contracts, including but not limited to equipment purchases, service agreements, consulting agreements, subcontracts, and statements of work. Secure favorable terms, pricing, and service levels. Continuously evaluate contracts and supplier performance to maximize value., • Procurement Strategy: Develop and execute data-driven procurement strategies to optimize spending and enhance efficiency across all categories. Stay informed about market trends, identify new suppliers and technologies, and proactively suggest improvements to processes., • Procure-to-pay Management: Oversee the end-to-end PO process, including reviewing requisitions, obtaining approvals, creating and issuing POs, tracking deliveries, verifying receipts, and managing invoices and vendor management in conjunction with our accounting team., • Inventory Management: Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., finance, operations, facilities) to develop and implement an effective inventory management system for all capital expenditures (capex). Track capex assets, monitor utilization, and identify opportunities for optimization., • Performance Tracking and Reporting: Establish and monitor key procurement metrics, including cost savings, supplier performance, and capex utilization. Regularly report on these metrics to stakeholders, highlighting successes and areas for improvement., • Compliance and Documentation: Maintain meticulous records of all procurement activities, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulations. Prepare clear and concise reports to track performance and communicate insights to stakeholders., • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with teams across the organization to understand their needs, develop project plans, and ensure timely procurement of goods and services to support ongoing operations and special projects., • Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with the finance team to develop budgets and forecasts. Monitor actual spending against budgets, analyze variances, and provide insights to support financial decision-making., • Financial Analysis: Conduct comprehensive financial analyses to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and potential risks. Provide data-driven recommendations to management., • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, finance, or related field., • 5+ years of demonstrated experience in procurement, vendor contract negotiation, capex management, and purchase order processing., • Proven track record of successful negotiations, cost savings, and efficient PO management., • In depth knowledge and experience negotiating a wide range of consulting agreements, subcontract agreements, statement of works including legal terms and conditions., • Deep expertise in technology tools (e.g., P2P and ERP systems), business processes, and managing end-to-end data flow from spreadsheets and/or source systems to final financial outcomes., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers., • Experience in biotech, research, or manufacturing industries is a plus., • Familiarity with laboratory, greenhouse, or automation equipment., • Experience in implementing & scaling procurement and expense management processes across various platforms and systems., • Relevant procurement certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) or familiarity with PLM or ERP systems a plus The anticipated pay range for this role is $110,000 - $150,000 per year for our South San Francisco location. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. About Ohalo: Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit . Notes: If you previously applied for a job at Ohalo Genetics, we encourage you to restate your interest in the position by submitting your application. No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time. This organization participates in E-Verify. Posters linked here. No recruiters, please.

Job Description Position: Biotech Program Manager Location: South San Francisco Type: Full-time Ohalo is hiring a Biotech Program Manager (PM) to lead one or several discovery, development, or production programs. You will manage and oversee programs focused on discovering molecules, or developing transformation or acceleration techniques, working at the molecular, cellular, and whole plant levels. This is a full-accountability leadership role: you will act as the general manager for a set of breakthrough technology programs, owning outcomes, defining strategy, and managing the work of cross-functional individuals from science, engineering, and operations. You will be responsible for setting deliverables, assigning work, developing and updating timelines, and ensuring on-time delivery of outcomes. This role requires a candidate who is competent with molecular or cellular biology or biochemistry (but is not necessarily a plant scientist), has experience designing, developing, and managing high throughput and automated lab workflows, has strong leadership and organizational skills, and is very capable and proven in leveraging AI tools to accelerate and scale work output. The ideal person thrives in a high-ownership, fast-moving environment and is excited by leading breakthrough scientific discovery efforts. Responsibilities:Program General Management & Accountability • Own program success for one or more programs focused on discovery, process development, or production workstreams., • Design high throughput and other technology-led methods for screening, discovery, and process engineering., • Drive alignment across stakeholders and executive leadership and ensure crisp decision-making, escalation, and accountability., • Own budgeting, forecasting, and analytics of managed programs. Cross-Functional Orchestration & Execution, Communications, • Build and maintain integrated program plans that connect complex biological systems with, for example, hardware and software systems, ensuring dependencies and critical paths are explicit and managed., • Define program architecture at the "system level" (workstreams, interfaces, handoffs, validation strategy), and ensure teams execute to an integrated schedule., • Lead execution across science, engineering, lab and greenhouse operations, —coordinating interdependent projects into a single coherent program plan., • Directly manage and drive execution of cross functional program team members., • Proactively identify bottlenecks and unblock teams through clear prioritization, fast follow-through, and structured problem-solving., • Create clear communication artifacts for diverse audiences—from technical deep dives to executive summaries.Tech- and AI-Led Program Management, • Use modern tooling—including AI—to accelerate planning, synthesis, execution, communication and documentation., • Promote practical AI adoption within the program team (e.g., structured decision logs, automated status synthesis, faster technical writing), while maintaining high standards for accuracy and traceability.Qualifications:, • 2-8+ years experience leading complex, cross-functional programs or portfolios (R&D, biotech, agriculture, engineering, or related), with clear accountability for outcomes., • Strong technical foundation and systems thinking: comfort operating across biology + hardware + software/data and synthesizing ambiguity into executable plans., • Experience developing and utilizing high throughput automated screening and workflows., • Understanding of molecular biology, cellular systems, or plant biology., • Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional workstreams and deliver against timelines, milestones, and stakeholder commitments typical of program management roles., • Proven excellence in communication—able to influence without authority, negotiate tradeoffs, and create alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders., • High ownership, intrinsically motivated leader who is energized by mission-driven work and holds a high bar for follow-through., • Tech savvy, with strong AI utilization habits and comfort adopting new tools quickly. About Ohalo: Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit . Notes: If you previously applied for a job at Ohalo Genetics, we encourage you to restate your interest in the position by submitting your application. Ohalo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Ohalo is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time. This organization participates in E-Verify. Posters linked here. No recruiters, please.

Job DescriptionCome join our team and receive a $200 sign-on bonus! Airport Lounge Host Pay: $22.50-$23.50 per hour Available Shift: 4:00 PM-12:00 AM Host Job Summary The Host is a personal representation of the service and overall hospitality of The Club lounge located inside the San Francisco International Airport. They set the tone for the guest’s entire visit. Upon arrival at the lounge the Host will greet the guest, calling them by name, check credentials and/or process sales and usher guest into the lounge. The Host provides lounge tours and completes guest discrepancy reports. Host Basic Skills * Hospitality Focus – focus on guest satisfaction and providing memorable experiences. Generous, friendly and warm spirited. * Guest Experience- Maintains a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor at all times ensuring highest level of guest experience in an elevated environment while accurately answering inquiries from guests. * Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. * Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. * Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively. * Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. * Conflict Resolution – deescalate situations in a professional and courteous manner. * Problem Solving – develop solutions to remove obstacles to problems that may arise. Host Primary Job Duties * Interact with guests via premier clubroom/bar environment in a professional and pleasant manner. * Welcome guests by name and assist them throughout their stay. * Being accountable and taking ownership of the guest's experience from beginning to end. * Employing the Guest First philosophy in meeting guests' needs and expectations. * The ability to listen to the guest's needs, in turn offering confident recommendations, resulting in high satisfaction from the guest with the service they received. * Ability to make decisions quickly and effectively, when unanticipated situations may arise, putting guest experience at the forefront of everything you do. * Knowledgeable about the lounge, each guest and the surrounding area * Communicate with guests over the phone and in person. * Provide all information guests need to enjoy their stay; it may include providing information on the facilities and the services for booking. * Possess basic working knowledge of alcoholic beverages and food offerings * Complete paperwork related to daily sales, passenger counts and miscellaneous reporting * Always follow established safety procedures. Immediately report any health and safety incident, security breaches, concerns or suspicious behavior to the supervisor or manager on duty * Other duties as assigned Host Minimum Acceptable Qualifications: * Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team * Ability to effectively and pleasantly present information one-on-one and in group settings to guests and other team members of the Company * Passion for servicing guest with proactive solutions. * Ability to follow directions and procedures, effective time management and organizational skills * Demonstrates the ability to interact with guests and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner * Requires ability to maintain composure under pressure and awareness of surroundings and cultural differences * Requires ability to maintain a presentable and polished appearance in keeping with service standards in a best-in-class environment * Be able to stand during entire scheduled shift * Ability to handle the stress of a face-paced work shift up to ten (10) hours * Requires the ability to lift and / or move up to 40 pounds * Requires the ability to walk, bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions * Report to work on a regular and timely basis * Able to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays * Must be able to pass and obtain security background check and clearance to work in airport environment Benefits: * Medical Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision) * Disability Insurance * Vacation and PTO * 401K Plan with generous Company Matching * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Employee Corporate Discounts for nationally recognized products and services (childcare, electronics, entertainment, hotels, home, groceries, restaurants, auto, travel, and pets) ABOUT THE COMPANY Hyde Park Hospitality (HPH) is a young—but dynamic and fast-growing—company built on deep roots in the food business. HPH earned Crain’s Fast 50 Award in 2025 for being one (ranked 35th) of the fifty fastest growing businesses in the Chicago-area! We provide services ranging from airport concessions, management staffing, brand licensing, to contracted food and facilities management. With a 75% diverse senior management team, HPH values diversity and welcomes everyone with necessary qualifications and experience, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected status, to apply. Learn more about us at hph-us.com.

Job Description Position Title: Commercial Potato Breeder Location: Watsonville, CA with 25-50% travel Type: Full-time Opportunity: Ohalo is seeking a Commercial Potato Breeder to lead the advancement of potato varieties from late-stage development through commercial readiness. This role sits at the intersection of breeding, agronomy, and commercial execution, ensuring new varieties perform consistently across environments and meet the needs of growers, processors, and partners. This person works closely to align our product direction and production efforts with the needs and successful results of our growers. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in potato variety development with a practical, field-oriented mindset and the ability to collaborate closely with internal R&D teams and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Lead late-stage variety development activities for potato programs, including multi-location field trials and pre-commercial evaluations that align with the Ohalo commercial go-to-market strategy., • Design, execute, and analyze regional and on-farm trials to validate performance, stability, and agronomic fit., • Serve as the technical bridge between R&D, product, and commercial teams, translating data into clear deliverables., • Own the product registration & UPOV process in a global landscape., • Partner with growers, processors, and other external collaborators to support trial execution and feedback to support and drive commercial sales and vision., • Collect, synthesize, and communicate trial results to internal stakeholders in a clear, actionable way., • Evaluate varieties against commercial benchmarks (yield, quality, disease resistance, storage, processing traits, etc.)., • Provide technical input into variety positioning, launch planning, and market segmentation as it aligns with our commercial organization., • Support continuous improvement of Ohalo's variety development and evaluation processes.Qualifications, • Master's degree or higher in Agronomy, Plant Science, Horticulture, Crop Science, or a related field., • 5+ years of direct experience in potato variety development, agronomy, or commercial seed systems., • Hands-on experience designing and managing field trials across multiple environments., • Familiarity with production-scale constraints and process control (sampling plans, SOP validation, QC thresholds)., • Strong understanding of potato production systems, grower needs, and commercial success factors., • Excellent communication skills. Ability to interpret agronomic and performance data and translate it into commercial insights., • Comfortable working in a fast-moving, fluid, collaborative, and innovative environment., • Willingness to travel as needed to trial sites and partner locations. Travel amount will vary depending on activities for the timing of the year i.e. planting, harvesting, etc. (10%-50%)., • Highly motivated with a strong drive to meet company objectives., • Comfortable utilizing technological advancements, including AI and similar methodologies, to drive continuous improvement in alignment with company strategy., • Innovative, proactive, and strategic thinker with a confident and humble approach to collaboration and problem-solving.Preferred Experience, • Direct experience supporting commercial launches of new potato varieties., • Familiarity with seed multiplication systems and grower adoption dynamics, in particular relating to the potato industry., • Experience working with processors &/or fresh market channels. Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit . Notes: If you previously applied for a job at Ohalo Genetics, we encourage you to restate your interest in the position by submitting your application. Ohalo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Ohalo is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time. This organization participates in E-Verify. Posters linked here. No recruiters, please.