Core Responsibilities
Crop Optimisation and Monitoring
Collaborate with the Plant Science Manager to oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the Plant Science department, including both Production and Research & Development aspects.
Work closely with the Operations team and industry experts to determine and implement optimal operational procedures for the farm.
Assist in identifying pests and pathogens in indoor cropping systems, actively participating in the implementation of integrated pest management strategies to prevent losses.
Monitor and investigate issues related to plant growth and development, including environmental conditions, pest outbreaks, and nutrient deficiencies.
Innovation and Technology Integration
Work alongside the Plant Science Manager to identify, evaluate, and implement technologies and solutions aimed at enhancing the efficiency and productivity of crop production.
Acquire and apply plant science knowledge to improve product quality, yield, and overall operational life cycle.
Research and Development
Research on new product lines, future crops, and potential value-add products
Assist on the design and execution of experiments to determine the impact of specific growing conditions on plant growth and development
Assist in interpreting data and experimental observations to derive agronomic, biological, and physiological insights for meeting production goals
Engage in research collaborations with external agencies to enhance farm production and processes
Planning
Assist in the planning of the roadmap and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for the Production and Research & Development departments
Contribute to the development of roadmaps for handling current and future crop production
Assist in managing and updating the Plant Science folder and research tracking sheet
Contribute to the formulation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for production crops, research tracking and experiment documentation
Evaluate scientific instruments and equipment for potential integration into farm operations
Collaborate with other departments to enhance yield and achieve production and financial targets
Identify new sales and business opportunities to contribute to the company's growth
General administrative work
Any ad hoc duties as required
Requirements, Knowledge, Skills
Minimum of a Diploma in one of the following or related fields: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Horticulture, Plant Science
Team player with a positive learning attitude and competent in the technical field of plant science
Able to perform physical farming work
Ability to conduct research experiments to improve product quality and yields
Proficient in Microsoft Office especially Word and Excel to generate reports and conduct analyses
Demonstrate ability to handle work professionally, independently and efficiently
Possess effective organizational and follow-up skills, results oriented and pays attention to details
Good understanding or experience of the agriculture/hydroponics industry will be advantageous
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