IPM Supervisor

ohalogenetics· Research Farming & Greenhouse
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📍 Watsonville, CA💰 USD 33+

About this role

Title: IPM Supervisor

Location:
Watsonville, CA

Type:
Full Time

Role Summary

Ohalo is hiring an IPM Supervisor to own integrated pest management primarily across Watsonville controlled-environment productions, and adjacent outdoor field areas — safeguarding breeding trials, plant production, and proprietary germplasm from pest, disease, and weed pressure.


Responsibilities:

  • Own the greenhouse IPM program: scouting, trap monitoring, and early pest/disease identification
  • Extend scouting and treatment coverage to outdoor field areas as needed
  • Run biological control programs (beneficials, biofungicides), layered with targeted chemical treatments as needed
  • Set and enforce hygiene, sanitation, exclusion, and quarantine protocols to protect plant material
  • Manage pesticide/fungicide application, product selection, and resistance management
  • Ensure compliance with CA DPR, county Ag Commissioner and Worker Protection Standard including applications logs reporting.
  • Supervise, train, and hold accountable an IPM/scouting crew
  • Manage relationships with PCAs, biocontrol and chemical suppliers, and applicators
  • Own IPM budget, equipment, and recordkeeping (scouting logs, application records, SDS)

About You:

  • 5+ years of hands-on IPM experience in greenhouse/controlled-environment production
  • Valid CA Qualified Applicator License (QAL) or Certificate (QAC), or ability to obtain one
  • Strong knowledge of CA DPR, county Ag Commissioner, and WPS compliance requirements
  • Experience with biological control programs
  • Experience supervising and training crews
  • Comfortable working in greenhouse and, at times, outdoor field conditions
  • Valid driver's license

 

Below is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience, education, skillset, and other relevant qualifications. This range is for the Watsonville, CA location and may be adjusted to the labor market in other geographic areas.

Anticipated compensation: $33/hr

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 www.ohalo.com.


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. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the IPM Supervisor role at ohalogenetics?
The listed salary for this IPM Supervisor position at ohalogenetics is USD 33+. This is an full-time role.
Where is the IPM Supervisor position at ohalogenetics located?
This IPM Supervisor role at ohalogenetics is based in Watsonville, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the IPM Supervisor at ohalogenetics belong to?
This IPM Supervisor position is part of the Research Farming & Greenhouse department at ohalogenetics. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the IPM Supervisor position at ohalogenetics?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to ohalogenetics's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the IPM Supervisor job at ohalogenetics posted?
This IPM Supervisor position at ohalogenetics was posted on Sep 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
IPM Supervisor
ohalogenetics · 💰 USD 33+
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