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.