Assistant Greenhouse Facilities Manager

Alpine Bio is a plant genetics company transforming plants into the world’s most regenerative protein factories. With a fully developed end-to-end bio-manufacturing platform Alpine Bio is poised to usher in a new age of hyper efficient protein production. Our first proof of concept protein, Casein, is a -complex and unstructured dairy protein that gives cheese its stretch, melt, and much of its protein nutrients. We are beginning public tastings of our animal-free mozzarella via our brand Nobell Foods in 2025 and are quickly expanding into other high value proteins.

As an Assistant Greenhouse Facilities Manager your top priorities will be ensuring our greenhouse facility operates in a safe and efficient manner. You will also be managing all of our greenhouse projects and driving them to a successful completion. When necessary, you will also support the larger greenhouse team with any hands-on activities related to our production goals.

Responsibilities:

• Handle all maintenance and repairs related to Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing, including being proactive and troubleshooting minor repairs if necessary
• Manage the greenhouse inventory and strive to receive the highest quality and most cost competitive materials
• Source and purchase all greenhouse equipment
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive preventative maintenance schedule for all greenhouse equipment, working hands on with equipment where necessary
• Research, purchase and ensure the successful integration of any necessary greenhouse software or hardware systems
• Use creative and problem solving skills in order to develop and implement facility procedures that will increase yields, efficiency and overall greenhouse performance, including developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Project manage all active and future greenhouse projects, including but not limited to: developing project execution plans, developing timelines and budgets, managing and keeping all internal and external stakeholders informed, conducting thorough risk assessments, and keeping meticulous notes of all project developments
• Maintain positive relationships with all external vendors, serve as the greenhouse main point of contact and schedule/ host on site visits when needed
• Follow and enforce all company Stewardship and Containment policies
• If necessary, support the team with hands-on activities including, but not limited to: plant staking/ trimming/ trellising/ sampling/ transplanting/ autoclaving, general facility sanitation work, and any tasks related to pest management

Required Skills and Experience:

• Applicants must reside within the state of California
• Applicants must have 2-3 years of industry greenhouse maintenance experience (or similar industry facilities experience in a life science field)
• Understanding of greenhouse or indoor growing programming and controls
• Previous experience in project management
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; high attention to detail; highly organized; continuous improvement mindset; dependable
• Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, quickly changing startup environment
• Ability to independently lead a variety of tasks and projects simultaneously, under time constraints, with limited resources and strict deadlines
• Ability to handle stressful situations, in an efficient and professional manner

Nice to have:

• Previous experience with soybeans (Glycine max)
• Previous experience with handling regulated and permitted plant material that is overseen by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Physical Requirements for the Essential Functions of this Role:

• You are comfortable working in a wide range of temperatures, humidity, and sunlight and/or other extreme temperatures.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to do repetitive tasks that can be physically demanding such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, crouching, squatting, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to pollen, allergens, chemicals, cleaning products, spaces with no air conditioning, loud noises, uneven ground, dust, and/or strong odors is to be expected.

Closing: 

The pay range is currently between $60,000 to $80,000 in annual gross compensation. Within the range, individual pay is determined by many factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Alpine Bio offers competitive compensation, generous healthcare, dental and vision plans, 401(k) and commuter benefits.