Agriculture Junior Scientist

Résumé du poste

The role involves conducting experiments to improve crop quality, managing farm and laboratory operations, and assisting the CTO with ongoing projects. You will also be responsible for monitoring plant growth, performing crop assessments, and troubleshooting issues in a controlled environment.

Détails du poste

About Singrow Singrow Pte Ltd is an Agri-tech start-up revolutionising the food supply chain. We specialise in proprietary seedling and cutting-edge Agri-technologies, covering all aspects from breeding, cultivation, pollination, and crop monitoring to harvesting. By incorporating AI-assisted robotics, IoT, and data analytics, we are at the forefront of transforming the agricultural industry. Our focus is on vertical farming, a sustainable approach that neutralises carbon footprint, ensures year-round supply, delivers premium taste, and eliminates the need for pesticides. At Singrow, we are not only committed to providing fresh, locally produced fruits and vegetables directly to consumers' doorsteps but also to promoting social responsibility. We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about innovation and disrupting the food supply chain. If you have the drive to pioneer change and are excited about the prospect of leading teams, crafting strategies, or driving new initiatives, Singrow offers unlimited possibilities for growth and impact. Join us in shaping the future of agriculture. What you'll do Explore new ideas to improve crop quality and yield through literature review and other resources Conduct crop maturity assessment, crop quality assessment, and crop harvesting logistics Design and conduct experiments to determine the effects of growing conditions on plant growth and expand crop recipes for our partner farms Monitor, record, investigate and identify problems with plant growth in the lab as well as the farm Perform farm operations (seeding, transplanting, harvesting), basic lab operations (sampling and analysis), and managing laboratory Report and assist CTO in on-going and ad hoc projects What you'll need Minimum Diploma or ITE in Plant Science, Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or related fields Experience in Data Analytics or related fields will be beneficial Experience in leading daily operation and research management of a technology-farm in a controlled environment with experience in remote sensing preferred Good communication and writing skills Good coordination / project management skills Able to plan and execute experiments with minimal supervision Able to take initiative to improve processes and troubleshoot problems Able to organize well and adhere to deadlines Preferably have experience or interest in farming or gardening environment Able to work independently with minimum supervision Full-time minimum 6 months required

Ce que vous ferez

The role involves conducting experiments to improve crop quality, managing farm and laboratory operations, and assisting the CTO with ongoing projects. You will also be responsible for monitoring plant growth, performing crop assessments, and troubleshooting issues in a controlled environment.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a minimum of a Diploma or ITE in Plant Science, Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field. Strong coordination skills, the ability to work independently, and experience in research management or farming environments are highly preferred.

Compétences indiquées

• Troubleshooting · Souhaitée
• Communication Skills · Souhaitée
• Gestion de projet · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Plant Science
• Agriculture
• Agronomy
• Data Analytics
• Project Management
• Remote Sensing
• Experimental Design
• Crop Quality Assessment
• Laboratory Management
• Farm Operations
• Troubleshooting
• Communication Skills
• Writing Skills
• Research Management
• Seeding
• Harvesting

Domaines d’emploi

• Agriculture
• Science & Research
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Data & Analytics