R&D Executive - Agriculture

Smartworkconsultants; Madurai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartworkconsultants in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, invites an experienced R&D professional to join its agriculture team. You will conduct laboratory and field trials, evaluate biostimulants and biofertilizers, and analyze crop growth data to support product development and regulatory submissions.

The role requires hands-on research experience, strong data analysis skills, and willingness to work across greenhouse, laboratory, and field environments for sustainable agro-input innovations.

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent in agronomy/plant physiology or related field with research/industry exposure.
• BSc in Agriculture/Horticulture preferred, with hands-on R&D experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab experiments, greenhouse studies, pot and field trials.
• Evaluate biostimulants, biofertilizers, and seaweed extracts for efficacy and crop safety.
• Measure plant growth and stress responses; analyze data and prepare COAs and reports for registration.

Skills

Agronomy

Plant Physiology

Crop Science

Biostimulants

Biofertilizers

Seaweed Extracts

Data Analysis

Laboratory Techniques

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy/Plant Physiology/Soil Science/Agri Chemistry/Agri Microbiology/Biotechnology)

B.Sc. Agriculture or Horticulture

Tools

SPSS

OPSTAT

GraphPad Prism

Spectrophotometer

Chlorophyll Meter

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