At Enko we believe that to create the future the world wants; we need to change the way the world grows. Our goal is not just to create something better, but to play a part in something bigger. Enko discovers and develops novel products for farmers to protect their crops from pests and disease. 

Key Facts

• Our products address a $60 billion core market focused on crop health with expansion into adjacent markets worth $300+ billion
• We have $140 million in capitalization, with $70 million raised as part of a Series C in July 2022
• Our global investors include NuFarm, Anterra Capital, Taher Gozal, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Eight Roads Ventures, Finistere Ventures, Novalis LifeSciences, Germin8 Ventures, TO Ventures Food, Endeavor8, Alumni Ventures Group, Connecticut Innovations and Rabo Food & Agri Innovation Fund
• We have over 30 novel, active pipeline programs and 4 strategic partnerships announced, including Syngenta and Bayer
• Our headquarters and research facility in Mystic, CT has 50,000 square feet of state-of-the-art labs and computer-controlled greenhouses built for pre-field experimentation and scale

Our agricultural invention platform, Enkompass™, uses DNA encoded libraries, A.I. and machine learning to create more effective ways of finding and selecting the right treatments for the right targets– faster than anyone had ever imagined possible.  Led by a team of proven scientists, entrepreneurs, and industry veterans, Enko’s innovative science, agile design, and discovery of new modes of action is producing next-generation crop protection solutions that will overcome the critical challenges facing industry. The industry has taken notice and we have active projects with many key industry players…with more to come! 

We are hiring across the organization to achieve our desired growth objectives, and our best assets are our team members.  We value you and your career journey, and we will support your work/life balance.  We focus on impact over hours!

Enko team members will be entitled to participate in Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, 401(k) Plan and other similar fringe benefit plans.

• Understanding of greenhouse and controlled environment mechanics.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a pesticide applicator’s license.
• Well-developed organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage data.
• May be required to do physical lifting and work in varying ergonomic environments.
• Mechanically inclined with ability to troubleshoot.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, as is the desire and ability to excel in a multidisciplinary environment. As a member of a growing R&D team, this person will have an opportunity to contribute to a culture that nurtures scientific excellence, a sense of urgency to achieve project success, and success built on collaboration and personal accountability. 

Major responsibilities include:

• Cleaning and organizing greenhouse and work areas; daily greenhouse routine maintenance.
• Hands-on sowing, transplanting, and destruction of plants used in herbicide, fungicide and insecticide screening assays.
• Produce high quality plant material to assist in crop protection assays.
• Follow detailed research protocols for plant treatment, sample collection, etc. 
• Monitor plant health, nutrient and pH remediation to support optimal plant growth.
• Support greenhouse crop protection experiments on different crop and weed systems.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting work to ensure the greenhouse is fully operational as well as performing mechanical/systemic optimizations to improve greenhouse efficiency.
• Share results, skills, and knowledge in a team-based environment.
• Maintain timely and accurate lab records. Follow all Environmental, Health & Safety standards and maintain company compliance requirements. 
• Perform maintenance tasks as needed to support the office. Ad hoc duties needed within the organization that may require heavier lifting (> 25 lbs). 

B.S. in plant biology, plant physiology, plant pathology, weed science, agricultural pest management, or a related discipline, and 1-2 years industry related experience.