Technical Horticulturist

Company Overview

HortBio Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
is a leading agricultural biotechnology firm based in
Trichy, Tamil Nadu
. We are at the forefront of innovation, specializing in the manufacturing of
next-generation growing media substrates
, the
micropropagation of high-value horticultural plant varieties
, and the production of
agriculturally beneficial microbial cultures
. Join us in pioneering advanced cultivation solutions.

The Role: Technical Horticulturist

This is a
full-time, on-site
role at our Trichy facility. The Technical Horticulturist will be the core subject matter expert, driving the successful development and implementation of best-in-class horticultural practices across our nursery, greenhouse, and outdoor cultivation systems.

You will be directly responsible for the health, quality, and volume of our high-value crops, including
blueberries, raspberries
, and other specialty varieties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Management:
  Develop, implement, and rigorously manage all growing protocols to ensure the timely and high-volume release of premium-quality nursery plants.
• Integrated Crop Management (ICM):
  Oversee all aspects of
  fertigation
  ,
  climate management
  , and
  Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPDM)
  within the cultivation systems.
• Substrate Expertise:
  Serve as the primary expert in
  substrate hydroponic growing
  and actively manage any related issues to maintain optimal crop performance.
• Team Leadership & Training:
  Train, mentor, and supervise all levels of staff involved in the HortBio nursery system to ensure consistent adherence to high-quality production standards.
• Applied Research:
  Apply a strong understanding of
  plant physiology
  to troubleshoot growth challenges, optimize development, and continuously improve yields and plant vigor.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of
  two (2) years of demonstrated, hands-on experience
  in a technical horticultural or agronomist role.
• Thorough and essential understanding of substrate hydroponic growing
  and the management of associated issues (e.g., nutrient solution balancing, water quality).
• Demonstrated expertise in
  plant health management
  , including effective pest and disease prevention and control strategies.
• Solid foundation in
  plant physiology
  as it relates to commercial plant growth, development, and environmental stress.
• Bachelor's degree in
  Horticulture, Agriculture, Agronomy
  , or a closely related field.

Highly Desired:

• Proven experience in a
  leadership or supervisory position
  within a commercial horticultural production setting.
• Direct experience with the
  greenhouse production of high-value crops
  (such as soft fruits, specialty vegetables, or ornamentals).