Remote Scientific Advisor: AgChem & Plant Toxicology

Intertwine LLC

Mount Pleasant (SC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Intertwine LLC—Mt Pleasant, SC—seeks a Scientific and Technical Advisor in Agricultural Chemistry / Plant Toxicology / AgTech to support ARPA‑H research programs. The candidate will blend plant toxicology, analytical chemistry, and field‑deployable sensing to shape high‑impact initiatives and mature technology from discovery to deployment.

The role requires evaluating proposals, producing briefings for technical and non‑technical audiences, and managing multiple priorities in a remote,

Qualifications

PhD in a relevant field with 2+ years of experience; or Master's degree with 5+ years; or Bachelor's with 7+ years.
Experience in plant toxicology and agricultural chemistry, including herbicide mechanisms, phytotoxicity, environmental fate.
Experience developing and evaluating analytical chemistry methods for agricultural applications, field-deployable sensing platforms, biosensor‑based detection systems, and spectroscopic or chromatographic techniques.
Ability to evaluate scientific and technical proposals, conduct literature reviews and technical due diligence, and translate complex findings into actionable recommendations.
Demonstrated record of producing high‑quality technical reports, program documentation, project summaries, and briefing materials for technical and non‑technical audiences.
Strong oral and written communication, organization, teamwork, and ability to manage multiple priorities on short timelines with minimal guidance.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, including the ability to create and revise briefing slides and analytical files rapidly in high‑pressure meeting environments.
Professional curiosity, adaptability, attention to detail, and a continuous drive for learning.
Ability to obtain a federal government Public Trust.

Responsibilities

Support ARPA‑H programs, assess emerging technologies, and identify opportunities in herbicide discovery and agrochemical monitoring.
Evaluate proposals for merit, innovation, feasibility, and alignment with objectives; organize reviewer feedback; develop summaries and briefing materials.
Conduct market and regulatory analyses, literature reviews, and synthesize findings into decision‑quality reports for diverse audiences.
Develop programmatic documentation on short timelines communicating approach, progress, cost, schedule, and risk.
Track performer progress, identify gaps, and advise on new or existing program execution.
Operate with minimal guidance while balancing multiple priorities in independent and team settings.