Project Assistant

About the role

Biota Precision Agriculture is an agri-tech company building NutRE™, a handheld soil sensor that reads 12 nutrient parameters in the field. We are looking for a Project Assistant to join our research team.

In this role you will collect soil samples from farms across Kerala, analyse them in our laboratory using standard chemical methods (pH, EC, organic carbon, N, P, K, secondary and micronutrients), and maintain accurate records of every test. You will compare lab results with NutRE sensor readings, run small experiments, prepare data sheets and technical reports, and support ongoing research on soil nutrients and sensor validation in collaboration with institutions like KAU.

We are looking for a B.Sc. Agriculture graduate with hands-on laboratory experience — comfortable handling chemicals, preparing reagents and operating instruments. An internship at a soil-testing lab, KVK or research institute is a strong plus. You should be meticulous, safety-conscious, curious about data, and willing to travel for field sampling.

This is a hands-on role in a small, fast-moving startup where your lab work directly shapes a product used by farmers.

Qualification: B.Sc. Agriculture / Soil Science / Agronomy

Experience: 0–2 years (freshers with lab exposure welcome)

Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Duration: 1 Month Contract

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Agriculture (or Soil Science / Agronomy / Agricultural Chemistry)
• Practical laboratory experience in soil or plant analysis — handling chemicals, preparing solutions, running titrations and instrument-based tests
• Sound understanding of soil fertility and standard soil-testing procedures
• Comfortable with Excel / Google Sheets for data recording and basic analysis
• Good English and Malayalam; willing to travel for sampling