R&D Executive - Agriculture

Smart Work Consultants; Madurai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Work Consultants in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India is seeking an experienced R&D Scientist to advance agricultural research and product development. You will evaluate biostimulants, conduct laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials, and support regulatory documentation for agro-inputs.

The role requires hands-on lab work, data analysis, and strong knowledge of agronomy, plant physiology, and crop science. You will contribute to sustainable farming solutions and cross-functional R&D

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Agronomy, Plant Physiology, and Crop Science.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory research and crop trials.
• Knowledge of agricultural biostimulants, biofertilizers, and seaweed extracts.
• Data analysis using SPSS, R, OPSTAT, or GraphPad Prism.
• Familiarity with laboratory instruments such as spectrophotometers and chlorophyll meters.
• Technical report writing, documentation, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of agricultural regulatory guidelines, including FCO biostimulant requirements.
• Willingness to conduct field and greenhouse assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments, greenhouse studies, pot trials, and field efficacy trials.
• Evaluate agricultural biostimulants, seaweed extracts, biofertilizers, and plant growth stimulants.
• Measure plant growth, germination, root/shoot development, biomass, and crop stress tolerance.
• Screen microbial consortia and biostimulant formulations for efficacy, compatibility, and crop safety.
• Prepare trial protocols, SOPs, data sheets, Certificate of Analysis (COA), and technical reports.
• Conduct application trials to address customer technical queries and field complaints.
• Support regulatory documentation and agricultural product registration requirements.
• Analyze research data and prepare technical presentations for R&D and product teams.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, consumables, and safety standards.

Skills

Agronomy

Plant Physiology

Crop Science

Data analysis

Education

M.Sc. Agriculture – Agronomy

M.Sc. Agriculture – Plant Physiology

M.Sc. Agriculture – Soil Science

M.Sc. Agriculture – Agricultural Chemistry

M.Sc. Agriculture – Agricultural Microbiology

M.Sc. Agriculture – Biotechnology

B.Sc. Agriculture or Horticulture

Tools

Spectrophotometers

Chlorophyll meters

SPSS

R

OPSTAT

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Madurai South, India | Posted on 24/10/2026

Are you passionate about agricultural research, crop science, and sustainable farming solutions? Join our R&D team to evaluate innovative agricultural products, conduct crop trials, and support the development of effective, sustainable agro-inputs.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct laboratory experiments, greenhouse studies, pot trials, and field efficacy trials.

Evaluate agricultural biostimulants, seaweed extracts, biofertilizers, and plant growth stimulants.

Measure plant growth, germination, root/shoot development, biomass, and crop stress tolerance.

Screen microbial consortia and biostimulant formulations for efficacy, compatibility, and crop safety.

Prepare trial protocols, SOPs, data sheets, Certificate of Analysis (COA), and technical reports.

Conduct application trials to address customer technical queries and field complaints.

Support regulatory documentation and agricultural product registration requirements.

Analyze research data and prepare technical presentations for R&D and product teams.

Maintain laboratory equipment, consumables, and safety standards.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of Agronomy, Plant Physiology, and Crop Science

Hands-on experience in laboratory research and crop trials

Knowledge of agricultural biostimulants, biofertilizers, and seaweed extracts

Data analysis using SPSS, R, OPSTAT, or GraphPad Prism

Familiarity with laboratory instruments such as spectrophotometers and chlorophyll meters

Technical report writing, documentation, and analytical skills

Knowledge of agricultural regulatory guidelines, including FCO biostimulant requirements

Willingness to conduct field and greenhouse assessments

Qualification

? M.Sc. Agriculture – Agronomy / Plant Physiology / Soil Science / Agricultural Chemistry / Agricultural Microbiology / Biotechnology.

B.Sc. Agriculture or Horticulture background preferred.

Experience

Experienced candidates with hands-on agricultural R&D experience.

Preferred Experience

R&D Executive Agriculture, Agriculture R&D, Junior Scientist Agriculture, Agricultural Research, Agronomy, Plant Physiology, Crop Science, Biostimulants, Biofertilizers, Seaweed Extracts, Agricultural Biotechnology, Crop Trials, Field Efficacy Trials, Greenhouse Trials, Plant Growth Promoters, Soil Science, Agricultural Microbiology, Product Development, Laboratory Research, FCO Compliance, Statistical Analysis, SPSS, OPSTAT, Research Scientist Agriculture.

Opportunity to work on innovative agricultural research

Hands-on exposure to laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials

Career growth in agricultural R&D and product development

Opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture solutions

Professional learning and cross-functional R&D exposure