Research Associate, Field Trials

About Loam

At Loam, we have the earth in our hands. As a team of scientists, farmers and entrepreneurs, we are on a mission to improve the world’s farmland and address climate change. We are developing microbial technology to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and build carbon in agricultural soils. We help farming businesses prosper by boosting yield and soil health and enabling access to carbon markets.

As a start-up with ambitious founders and investors, our work is fast-paced and multidimensional. We foster a supportive and diverse workplace, where every team member is encouraged to learn and grow beyond their area of expertise.

While everyone at Loam is working in different roles, we all have one job: to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and store it stably in farmer’s soils.

About the Role

As the Research Associate, Field Trials your primary responsibilities will include managing and facilitating the deployment of innovative agricultural solutions directly to the farming community. In this role, you will collaborate closely with scientists to lead trials and oversee the introduction of new agricultural products to farmers. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead trials in both field and greenhouse environments, focusing on fungal strains to drive product development in laboratory and greenhouse settings.
• Conduct commercial demonstration trials in close proximity to farmers to support the advancement of our products.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data, and prepare technical reports to effectively communicate findings.
• Investigate and resolve technical challenges, adapting techniques to suit the unique tropical environment.
• Collaborate within a global, matrixed environment to align with local and international objectives related to biological products and the carbon market.
• Work collaboratively with fellow research team members, offering assistance with various laboratory duties as required.

Requirements

About You 

You will have a strong background in conducting field research and preferably hold a Master of Science degree. Your experience in field research and academic qualifications, especially will be highly valued in our dynamic research environment. Ideally, you will have experience in microbiology, field experiments, and crop protection. Requirements include:

• Master’s or Doctor’s degree in Microbiology, Crop Sciences, Biotechnology or related field.
• Experience in experiment design and results interpretation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and precise records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic statistics

• Fluent in English.

Benefits

• Join a fast-growing start-up with many chances for learning and career growth.
• Work with supportive scientists and innovators in an international setting.
• Enjoy a welcoming and supportive work culture, family-friendly.
• Competitive salary, based on experience.
• Medical and dental assistance.