Horticulture/Landscape Consultant

As the name implies, Waypoint Analytical is the company that you have been trying to find. Waypoint Analytical is a top environmental laboratory in the United States and is arguably the largest agricultural laboratory group. Headquartered in Memphis, TN and with a national footprint of full-service agriculture and environmental laboratories throughout the U.S., Waypoint Analytical (WA) has established its agricultural soil labs as the most reliable and timely provider of agricultural soil test data.

When you join the Waypoint Team you can feel the chemistry. There is a passion that can only be unlocked and shared in a diverse culture of collaborative teamwork, where science and service intersect to make us proud of what we provide.

Waypoint Analytical offers passionate people from all walks-of-life opportunities to be part of something special.  You may have the goal of helping to feed the world, protect our environment, or offer scientifically sound solutions to complex problems. 

Waypoint Analytical is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nutrien, LTD.

Established horticultural consulting firm in Southern California is seeking a full‐time consultant. Waypoint Analytical – California serves the nursery, greenhouse, agricultural and landscape industries.

Consultant will provide technical assistance in the broad areas of soil and plant health to landscape architects, contractors, superintendents, growers, horticultural suppliers and homeowners.  Major responsibilities include reviewing soil analysis data and preparing written reports customized for each client.

What you'll do: 

• Ensuring quality control of analytical data and accuracy of data presentation
• Evaluation and correction of chemistry and physical properties of soils
• Customer service to select appropriate testing
• Field calls to nurseries and greenhouses to provide consultation and to collect samples for analysis
• Evaluation of plant nutrition with written fertilizer recommendations including but not limited to liquid feed and controlled release fertilizer recommendations for greenhouse and nursery production
• Salinity evaluation and management
• Irrigation water quality evaluation and management
• Compost and soil amendment evaluation and use
• Soilless media formulation and evaluation
• Plant health diagnostics
• Plant pathology, entomology, physiology, and abiotic disorder familiarity
• Ability to triage plant health issues and recommend appropriate testing
• Create and present talks to Trade Groups and Junior college horticulture/soil classes
• Ability to research and develop new test methods and to conduct and evaluate greenhouse trials

What you'll bring: 

• B.S. degree in Soil Science, Ornamental Horticulture, or related discipline required; experience may be considered in lieu of education
• M.S. in Soil Science, Ornamental Horticulture, or related discipline preferred
• 4+ years’ experience in Soil Science, Turf Science/Management, or Ornamental Horticulture required
• Demonstrated knowledge in soil science with an emphasis on soil fertility and soil and water management
• Familiarity with nursery, greenhouse, and orchard production, as well as urban soil management
• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification preferred
• Spanish language proficiency preferred, but not required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Compensation & Benefits:

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Waypoint's compensation structure.  

Salary range for this role is $75,000 - $85,000. This is the salary estimated for the Horticultural Consultant in Anaheim, CA.  

Waypoint Analytical is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Waypoint Analytical policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test.   While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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