Are you passionate about agricultural research, crop science, and sustainable farming solutions? Join our R&D; team to evaluate innovative agricultural products, conduct crop trials, and support the development of effective, sustainable agro-inputs.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct laboratory experiments, greenhouse studies, pot trials, and field efficacy trials.

- Evaluate agricultural biostimulants, seaweed extracts, biofertilizers, and plant growth stimulants.

- Measure plant growth, germination, root/shoot development, biomass, and crop stress tolerance.

- Screen microbial consortia and biostimulant formulations for efficacy, compatibility, and crop safety.

- Prepare trial protocols, SOPs, data sheets, Certificate of Analysis (COA), and technical reports.

- Conduct application trials to address customer technical queries and field complaints.

- Support regulatory documentation and agricultural product registration requirements.

- Analyze research data and prepare technical presentations for R&D; and product teams.

- Maintain laboratory equipment, consumables, and safety standards.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of Agronomy, Plant Physiology, and Crop Science

Hands-on experience in laboratory research and crop trials

Knowledge of agricultural biostimulants, biofertilizers, and seaweed extracts

Trial design skills – CRD / RCBD

Data analysis using SPSS, R, OPSTAT, or GraphPad Prism





Familiarity with laboratory instruments such as spectrophotometers and chlorophyll meters

Technical report writing, documentation, and analytical skills

Knowledge of agricultural regulatory guidelines, including FCO biostimulant requirements

Willingness to conduct field and greenhouse assessments

Qualification

? M.Sc. Agriculture – Agronomy / Plant Physiology / Soil Science / Agricultural Chemistry / Agricultural Microbiology / Biotechnology.

B.Sc. Agriculture or Horticulture background preferred.

Experience

- Experienced candidates with hands-on agricultural R&D; experience.

Preferred Experience

R&D; Executive Agriculture, Agriculture R&D;, Junior Scientist Agriculture, Agricultural Research, Agronomy, Plant Physiology, Crop Science, Biostimulants, Biofertilizers, Seaweed Extracts, Agricultural Biotechnology, Crop Trials, Field Efficacy Trials, Greenhouse Trials, Plant Growth Promoters, Soil Science, Agricultural Microbiology, Product Development, Laboratory Research, FCO Compliance, Statistical Analysis, SPSS, OPSTAT, Research Scientist Agriculture.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on innovative agricultural research

Hands-on exposure to laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials

Growth opportunities in agricultural R&D; and product development

Opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture solutions

Professional learning and cross-functional R&D; exposure

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