At Genomines, our mission is to pioneer a new era of sustainable metal production by farming plantsthat hyperaccumulate metal. Through synthetic biology and cutting-edge technology, we harness the power of nature to create plants that can farm for metals while decontaminating soils and creating cleaner lands for agriculture. Our ultimate goal is to become the world's first carbon-negative nickel producer, using sustainable, cost-competitive methods to extract the valuable resources our society needs for the energy transition.

Yellow Flower Agriculture (Pty) Ltd. (YFA), Genomines’ South African subsidiary, is responsible for launching Genomines’ first production fields (currently in Mpumalanga), advancing agronomic knowledge of our plants and overseeing local operations. YFA is led by the group Head of Operations, a former CEO in the mining industry with 15+ years of experience.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Field Scientist is responsible for the exact, protocol-driven deployment of Genomines’ laboratory-developed technologies, including genetically enhanced plants and associated microbiology, into field-based experimental plots. The role ensures that field trials are executed with laboratory-level precision, enabling the generation of hyper-reliable, interpretable data.

This position serves as the operational bridge between laboratory science and field execution. The Field Scientist ensures that experimental protocols are clearly defined, strictly adhered to, and consistently executed across field trials. They are fully accountable for the quality, integrity, and reliability of field-generated data delivered to the CTO and laboratory teams. The role reports directly to the CTO, who is based in France, and acts as her eyes and ears on the ground in South Africa.