Temp Staff, Agricultural & Horticultural - NJL - #1107995

Purpose of Job

To support the planning and implementation of research projects under the Agri-Technology & Food Innovation Department, including but not limited to vegetable breeding, cultivation trials, agronomic studies, and technology validation.

Duties

• Implement agricultural research projects, including organizing, 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.

Requirements

• Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related field.

• 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, organized, 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.