Agricultural Research Assistant

About the job

Headcount Needed: 1 pax (Full Time)

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to $14.20 per hour
• Comprehensive insurance coverage
• Issued e-Medical Card upon 3 months of service
• Tele-consult available upon 3 months of service

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Implement agricultural research projects, including organising, setting up, and maintaining controlled or field-based research trials.
• Take measurements and collect data on vegetable growth and development at the end of trials and collate data for further analysis.
• Assist in maintaining experimental records and contribute to reporting of research findings.
• Support general upkeep of experimental plots or controlled environment systems as required.
• Support operations, including routine maintenance tasks and troubleshooting any issues encountered on-site.

Key Requirements:

• Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in crop research, cultivation, or nursery operations.
• Keen interest in agriculture R&D and sustainable food production.
• Comfortable with hands-on work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Willing to work occasionally beyond regular hours to support research timelines.
• Basic understanding of plant trials, data collection, and farm operations.
• Responsible, organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with digital tools or basic AI applications (e.g. sensors, imaging, crop monitoring software) is an added advantage.
• Proficient in English. Additional language skills (e.g. Mandarin, dialects) are helpful for engaging with local farmers and industry partners.

If you believe you fit the requirements for the role, please submit your application below or drop us an email directly quoting the job title.

Due to an anticipated high volume of applicants, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. The information provided is for recruitment purposes only.

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Cornerstone Global Partners (EA Licence Number: 19C9859) is an affirmative equal-opportunity employer and recruitment firm. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class
 

Consultant Name : Ian Tham
EA Registration Number: R22104884
Cornerstone Global Partners Pte Ltd (EA License: 19C9859)

Job ID: #7814