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.

Enko is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Our products address a $70 billion core market focused on crop health with expansion into adjacent markets worth $300+ billion.

We have $150 million in capitalization, with $80 million raised as part of a Series C in December 2022.

Our global investors include Anterra Capital, Nufarm, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Eight Roads Ventures, DYDK Capital, Rabo Food & Agri Innovation Fund, Novalis LifeSciences, Syngenta, Taher Gozal, Germin8 Ventures, TO Ventures Food, Endeavor8, Connecticut Innovations, Silver Blue LLC, and Alumni Ventures Group.

We have over 40 novel pipeline programs and 5 strategic partnerships announced, including Syngenta and Bayer

Our headquarters and research facility in Mystic, Connecticut has 90,000 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 A.I.and machine learning to create more effective ways of finding and selecting the right treatments for the right targets. 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 to achieve our desired growth objectives, and our best asset is our team members.  We value you and your career journey.  We focus on impact over hours.

 
• A minimum of 2 years of academic or industry experience with high throughput screening, execution of enzyme assays, inhibitor studies or lab automation.
• Strong expertise in enzymology or biochemistry is a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in experimental design and execution, data analysis, record keeping and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Excellent written and oral communication and ability to learn and manage essential technical capabilities and capacities effectively with minimal direct supervision.
• Desire and ability to excel in a multidisciplinary environment; open-minded and capable of receiving feedback

The Protein Science Research Assistant role is responsible for routine enzyme assay screening of discovery compounds, with a focus on results delivery and technical excellence. The successful candidate will contribute to production-scale enzyme assay development activities in support of target-based, lead discovery and optimization programs, and will have demonstrated the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative environment. They will have an opportunity to join a culture that nurtures scientific excellence, a sense of urgency to achieve project success, and success built on collaboration and personal accountability.

• BS in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline.

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