Micron Agritech is on a mission to transform how animal health diagnostics are delivered - enabling faster, data-driven decisions through on-site parasite testing and AI-powered insights. We’re expanding our R&D team and are looking for a Parasitology Research Associate to help us develop the next generation of diagnostic tools for fluke, worms, and other parasitic infections in animals.

This is a hands-on scientific role at the heart of product innovation, ideally suited to a recent MSc graduate or early-career researcher with experience in parasitology, veterinary diagnostics, or related life sciences.

🧪 What You’ll Do

Research & Development

• Support the design, testing, and validation of new parasite diagnostics for livestock, equine, and companion animals.
• Conduct microscopic analysis, fecal egg count reduction testing (FECRT), and other parasitological techniques.
• Work closely with the R&D Director and Product Engineers to translate lab research into field-ready tools.

Data & Documentation

• Record and analyse sample results and experimental data using statistical and scientific tools.
• Contribute to validation studies, peer-reviewed publications, and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain rigorous lab records and adhere to quality assurance protocols.

Collaboration

• Coordinate with vets, universities, and trial partners to collect and process clinical samples.
• Provide scientific insight to product, software, and commercial teams to support product refinement and user education.

🎓 What You Bring

• A BSc or MSc in Parasitology, Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with fecal egg count techniques and parasitological diagnostics.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and organisational skills.
• A proactive and collaborative attitude, with a passion for applying science to real-world challenges.
• Bonus: Experience working in a start-up/industry R&D setting.

🌍 Why Join Micron

Micron Agritech is a fast-growing diagnostics company at the intersection of animal health, sustainability, and technology. With 200,000+ animals tested to date and growing rapidly across Europe, we’re enabling a smarter, more sustainable approach to parasite control. You’ll work alongside a passionate, mission-driven team and play a key role in delivering cutting-edge diagnostic tools that make a difference on farms and in vet clinics.

Department

R&D

Locations

Dublin

Remote status

Hybrid

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