Assistant Scientist – Plant Pathology

AgriYuvaa; Raipur; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

VNR Seeds Pvt. Ltd. in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India, seeks an Assistant Scientist – Plant Pathology for the Breeding Support team. You will diagnose plant diseases, isolate pathogens, and support laboratory and field programs. The role is full-time and based in Raipur.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of experience, with MSc or PhD in Plant Pathology, and will contribute to disease-management strategies and research activities across field and lab settings.

Qualifications

• MSc in Plant Pathology
• PhD in Plant Pathology
• Experience in plant pathology research preferred

Responsibilities

• Collect and identify plant disease samples, including bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens and insect vectors.
• Prepare, sterilize, and preserve laboratory media.
• Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Isolate, purify, and multiply pathogens from different plant parts.
• Conduct pathogenicity tests and maintain pathogen cultures.
• Diagnose field and greenhouse diseases.
• Provide disease-management recommendations to breeding and farming programs.
• Collaborate with research teams on crop handling and shared facilities.
• Maintain laboratory records, research data, reports, and pathogen cultures.
• Travel for field trials and research activities.

Skills

Plant Pathology

Disease diagnosis

Pathogen isolation

Media preparation

Data analysis

Education

MSc Plant Pathology

PhD Plant Pathology

Job description

• Full Time
• Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
• Posted 2 weeks ago

Website VNR Seeds Pvt. Ltd.

Assistant Scientist – Plant Pathology

VNR Seeds Pvt. Ltd. is hiring an Assistant Scientist – Plant Pathology to join its Breeding Support team in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The role focuses on plant disease diagnosis, pathogen isolation, laboratory research, and supporting breeding and farming programs.

Job Details

Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Experience: 0–2 years

Department/Team: Breeding Support

Employment Type: Full Time

Educational Qualification

• M.Sc. in Plant Pathology
• Ph.D. in Plant Pathology

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and identify plant disease samples, including bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens and insect vectors.
• Prepare, sterilize, and preserve laboratory media.
• Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Isolate, purify, and multiply pathogens from different plant parts.
• Conduct pathogenicity tests and maintain pathogen cultures.
• Diagnose field and greenhouse diseases.
• Provide disease-management recommendations to breeding and farming programs.
• Collaborate with research teams on crop handling and shared facilities.
• Maintain laboratory records, research data, reports, and pathogen cultures.
• Travel for field trials and research activities.

Required Skills

• Plant Pathology and plant disease diagnosis.
• Fungal and bacterial pathogen isolation.
• Culture media preparation.
• Research data analysis and documentation.