Job Description

Plant Science Research Assistant Jobs, Current Agricultural Jobs, DryGro Jobs

• DryGro is an agriculture technology company working to revolutionise the market for animal feed protein.


• Today, most animal feed protein comes from soybean meal. Most of the world’s soybeans are grown in the US, Brazil, and Argentina.


• Protein demand is increasing, but the land required to grow soybeans in scarce. What got us through the 20th century won’t get us through the 21st.


• We need better, more sustainable alternatives.


• Founded at Oxford University in 2015, DryGro is developing cutting-edge growing systems to grow a soybean meal replacement crop called Lemna.


• This technology builds upon recent advancements in vertical farming and horticulture systems, and allows for efficient, reliable production.


• The Plant Science Research Assistant serves in a support role to the Plant Science Manager who runs DryGro’s day-to-day plant science and crop production activities at its production facility near Naivasha in Kenya.


• These core plant science and crop production activities include running agronomic trials and managing the growth conditions of DryGro’s Lemna.


• The Plant Science Research Assistant is expected to be an enthusiastic individual, ready to take on the challenges and opportunities that come with working for a startup. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting experiments, including set-up, data collection, and basic data analysis


• Carry out routine tasks such as monitoring Lemna growth environments and sample processing


• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment


• Ensure observation of good etiquette and safety for work in a research facility


• Provide laboratory management support
  Communicate clearly and regularly with all members of the Plant Science Team

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in agronomy, plant science, plant breeding, agriculture, or related field from a reputable academic institution


• At least 1 years’ biological research experience at an academic institution, agriculture-related business, or government agency


• Technical literacy with Email, Whatsapp, Microsoft Excel and Word


• Fluent verbal and written language skills in Swahili and English

Preferred Characteristics

• High attention to detail and drive for excellence in quality


• Strong communication skills via a variety of mediums


• Ability to adapt to working in a culturally diverse environment


• Highly organised


• Excellent time-management

Benefits

• Our team is motivated by the potential to mitigate the impacts of climate change and increase food security around the world.


• The Plant Science Manager role is core to our operations, playing a significant role in our development and in our ability to impact the world.


• Within this role, you will have the opportunity to work with an elite team of scientists and engineers.


• You will get exposure to a range of fields , and there are plenty of opportunities for skill development.

How to Apply

Apply for the Plant Science Research Assistant Job DryGro here.

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