Position:  Gene Editing Lab Technician (2nd Shift)

Shift: 2nd Shift (3pm - 11pm)

Location: South San Francisco

Type: Full-time

Desired start date: ASAP

The Opportunity: 

Ohalo Genetics is seeking a motivated Gene Editing Lab Technician who will contribute to the advancement of plant variety development. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, enthusiastic about hands-on work, and responsible. Prior experience in a sterile work environment, plant breeding or gene editing is a plus, but is not required. The Gene Editing Lab Technician will assist in specific duties to ensure the overall success of the gene editing laboratory. This role will involve additional responsibilities related to lab operations, plant inventory maintenance, and process development. This role is not limited to only lab work, and offers opportunities to contribute to various aspects of our lab's growth.

Responsibilities: 

• Protoplast Isolation, Transfection, and Culture:
• Perform enzymatic digestion of plant tissues (e.g., leaf, root, or callus) to isolate viable protoplasts.
• Transfect protoplasts using PEG-mediated transfection or electroporation methods.
• Culture transfected protoplasts to regenerate callus
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and documentation of SOPs for protoplast workflows.
• Microscopy and Imaging:
• Assess protoplast yield, viability, and cell health using fluorescence and confocal microscopy and viability dyes (e.g., FDA staining).
• Data Recording and Analysis:
• Maintain accurate and detailed electronic lab notebooks (ELN) and batch records.
• Compile and analyze experimental data using tools such as ImageJ, GraphPad Prism, or Excel.
• Sample Preparation:
• Prepare samples for downstream molecular analyses, including RNA extraction, protein extraction, and genomic DNA isolation.
• Cross-Functional Support and Collaboration:
• Collaborate with other Technicians, Research Associates, and Scientists on workflows, ensuring that critical processes are completed.

Lab Maintenance and Compliance:

• Follow safety protocols and institutional guidelines for working with plant tissue and enzymes.
• Perform all tasks in a manner consistent with and in support of all company policies and practices related to safety and compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Candidate Profile: 

• Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions as well as make suggestions to optimize methodologies 
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time and do repetitive motions
• Ability to take a proactive approach to routine tasks
• Must be passionate about learning and enthusiastic about plants and hands-on work 
• Must have a positive attitude and good interpersonal skills
• Ability to ask clarifying questions
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with multiple departments
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on intermittent basis and possess the ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Candidate must prioritize safety

Desired skills/experience: 

• Experience working in a lab including sterile technique, micropropagation, media preparation, microscopy, and DNA extraction

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 South San Francisco, California 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.

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.

Position Title: Field Technical Development Lead

Location: Watsonville, CA or Bakersfield, CA (with 25-50% travel) 

Type: Full-time

Reports into: Breeding

 Opportunity: Ohalo has developed the world’s first true hybrid potato seed system using its proprietary Boosted Breeding platform. This unprecedented advancement unlocks a step-change in potato farming, giving growers the ability to move from seed potato to true seed. Successful deployment of true seed requires rigorous variety testing alongside agronomic systems development.  

Ohalo is seeking a Field Tech Dev Lead to support the development of hybrid true potato seed varieties from late-stage breeding through commercial readiness. Responsibilities include coordinating agronomic system development for planting, fertility, and crop protection with grower partners, coordinating field trials and early commercial trials across the US, data gathering and implementation of data collection systems, and feedback and support of grower partners and the broader Ohalo potato breeding organization.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in agronomic systems development with a detail-oriented approach to trial design and data gathering, and service-oriented approach to working with grower partners.  

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze regional and on-farm trials to validate performance, stability, and agronomic fit of new true seed hybrids.
• Design and test multivariate agronomic systems to optimize in-field performance of new true seed hybrids.
• Ensure robust data gathering of commercial and breeding field trials. 
• Support grower partners throughout field and commercial trials with in-field agronomic planning, in-season data gathering, and post-harvest phenotyping and data collection. 
• Serve as the technical bridge between breeding and commercial teams.
• Provide technical input into variety positioning, launch planning, and market adoption, leveraging insights from trials to deliver field-ready agronomic recommendations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Agronomy, Plant Science, Horticulture, Crop Science, or a related field. 
• 5+ years of direct experience coordinating agronomic systems and methods testing and deployment.
• 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).
• Highly organized and data-oriented with a strong capacity for building standardized and scalable methods for data collection and grower communication. 
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to interpret agronomic and performance data and translate it into insights and documentation.
• 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 improvements.
• Innovative, proactive, and strategic thinker with a confident and humble approach to collaboration and problem-solving.
• Excited to change the world with a novel hybrid seed program in the world’s third largest calorie crop. 

Preferred Experience

• Strong digital agronomy experience and expertise.
• Direct experience supporting launches of new hybrid seeds across international markets.
• Familiarity with agronomic systems and grower adoption dynamics in the potato industry.

The anticipated pay range that we reasonably expect to pay for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 for Watsonville, CA. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience, education, skillset, and other relevant qualifications. 

About Ohalo Genetics: 

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. 

No recruiters, please.

Position Title: Greenhouse Technician

Location: South San Francisco, CA

Time Type: Full Time

The Opportunity:

Ohalo is seeking candidates with a passion for hands-on work growing plants to join our greenhouse team. Greenhouse Technicians will produce beautiful, healthy plants to support a team of scientists who seek to revolutionize plant breeding. Job responsibilities include planting, transplanting, watering, scouting for pests and disease, weeding, data collection, seed harvesting and processing, and performing controlled pollinations. The successful candidate will be safety-aware, efficient, reliable, and responsible. The candidate must also be willing and able to perform repetitive physical tasks such as potting and planting within the greenhouse. Previous greenhouse or field experience is beneficial, but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Daily care and upkeep of multiple species of plants
• Interact with scientists to accurately collect and record data using an electronic notebook
• Scouting for and manually removing pests and weeds, as well as applying beneficial insects to control pests
• Pesticide applications, reporting, and record keeping
• Prepare media for planting, plant or transplant seeds, cuttings, and other propagules
• Monitor and adjust irrigation, nutrient, lighting and climate to optimize plant health 
• Harvest, process, record, and organize seed
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Maintain security of company information including trade secrets

Candidate Profile:

• Basic knowledge of plant science, horticulture and plant materials, propagation, and pest management
• Ability to collaborate with diverse and creative teams
• Ability to problem solve and find solutions
• Detail oriented and takes a proactive approach to routine tasks
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for several hours
• Must be able to work weekends
• Ability to hold a California driver’s license and potential to be covered by a company vehicle insurance plan

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 South San Francisco, CA location and may be adjusted to the labor market in other geographic areas.

Anticipated compensation: $29.50/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.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

1) 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 Profile

Must-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 relentlessly

Bonus Points For

• Agriculture experience, particularly in seed/inputs
• International market execution experience (licensing, agronomy, sales training, product marketing, regulatory coordination).
• Experience building customer success + partner execution systems (playbooks, CRM discipline, forecasting).

The anticipated base pay range for this role is $175,000 - $230,000 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 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. 

This organization participates in E-Verify. Posters linked here. 

No recruiters, please.

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.
• Exposure to advanced breeding technologies or biotech-enabled crop development.

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.

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.

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.
• Expense Management: Implement and oversee expense management processes, ensuring that all expenditures are within budget and comply with company policies. Identify areas for cost optimization and lead initiatives to reduce expenses.

Candidate Profile 

• 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

Desired Skills/Experience

• 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 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. 

This organization participates in E-Verify. Posters linked here. 

No recruiters, please.

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.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in life sciences, engineering, computer science, or similar is a plus.

The anticipated base pay range for this role is $120,000 - $220,000 per year for our South San Francisco location, which represents several levels for this function.  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 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.

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.

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.
• End-to-End Ownership: You own the outcome-from the first napkin sketch of a sorting workflow to its full-scale deployment in a commercial facility.

Requirements / Candidate Profile:

• 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.
• Decisive Leadership: Ability to make fast, high-stakes trade-offs in an environment where reverting a deploy isn't always an option.

Nice to Have / Bonus Points:

• 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.
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or PMP certifications a plus

The anticipated pay range for this role is $140,000 – $180,000 per year for our South San Francisco, CA location, though salary will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and location.

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.

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.

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.
• Proactively identify and address scalability, performance, and operational risks across the platform.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Clear communicator who can collaborate effectively with science, ML, and automation teams.

Nice to haves:

• Proficiency with frontend development (e.g., React) and mobile development using React Native.
• Experience with Agentic workflows.

The anticipated pay range for this role is $150,000 - $190,000 per year for our San Francisco, CA location, though salary will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and location.

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.

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.

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.
• Extreme Ownership: You aren't just writing specs; you are responsible for the outcome-whether that’s a successful data migration or a new automated sequencing workflow.

Requirements / Candidate Profile:

• 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.
• Clear Communicator: Ability to distill highly abstract biological concepts into clear technical requirements for engineering teams.

Nice to Have / Bonus Points:

• 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.
• Experience at a high-growth startup (Series A through C).

The anticipated pay range for this role is $115,000 – $145,000 per year for our South San Francisco, CA location, though salary will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and location.

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.

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.

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 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. 

This organization participates in E-Verify. Posters linked here. 

No recruiters, please.

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 organization

Ensure 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
• Proven ability to coach leaders and build accountable teams

The anticipated base pay range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000 per year for our South San Francisco location, which represents multiple levels for this function.  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 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.

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.