Grow with Robigo

  • As we become industry leaders, you can too. Come play a role in shaping the direction of our technology and company culture.

  • After demonstrating strong translation from lab-to-field, we are excited to be accelerating product development and commercial advancement of our lead programs.

  • We value our people and compensate them accordingly. You can expect unlimited PTO, healthcare coverage, a competitive salary, and a benefits package that is thoughtfully designed.

  • Our lab and office is located within The Engine by MIT, an incubator for deep tech companies in the heart of Cambridge. In addition to top of the line equipment, you can expect to meet smart people working on tough technical problems and endless cold brew on tap.

We’re engineering first-in-class microbes to solve ag’s most pressing problems, and we’re looking for exceptional teammates and collaborators.

Field Trial Manager

Location: Flexible

Position Overview

The Field Trial Manager will lead Robigo’s multi-site field trial program. This role is central to validating the performance of Robigo’s engineered microbial products through rigorous, well-designed trials. The ideal candidate combines strong agronomic expertise, exceptional operational discipline, and comfort working at the intersection between internal R&D and external research teams.

You will design and review trial protocols, manage a trial footprint of 15 - 25 trials per year across two crop–disease programs, and ensure that all field activities, from planting to harvest, are executed to protocol with high scientific integrity.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: Commensurate with experience

  • Equity:  Stock Options 

  • Benefits

    • 4% 401K Match

    • Medical - 100% coverage via United Health

    • Dental - 100% coverage via BCBS

    • Unlimited PTO within reason

    • Holidays: All federal holidays + week between Xmas and New Years

Responsibilities

Trial Design & Protocol Development

  • Review and provide feedback on proposed trial designs to ensure they capture data aligned with key scientific and product development questions.

  • Collaborate with internal R&D teams to ensure field trials answer priority technical questions and inform development decisions.

  • Write detailed trial protocols covering design, application method, sampling schedule, agronomic operations, and data collection.

  • Lead protocol reviews with CROs, ensuring mutual understanding of objectives, methods, and expectations.

Trial Execution & Operational Management

  • Serve as the primary point of contact and manage a footprint of 15 - 25 field trials annually across two crop and disease programs.

  • Ensure successful CRO execution of all critical trial activities, including planting, treatment applications, environmental and regulatory monitoring, sampling, disease assessments, crop destruct, and harvest.

  • Conduct site visits across the Midwest and California to audit execution quality, troubleshoot issues, and ensure protocol adherence.

  • Maintain proactive communication with CROs, growers, and field operators to resolve challenges quickly and keep studies on track.

Data Quality and Documentation

  • Ensure that data collection methods are consistent, reliable, and compliant with protocol requirements.

  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure raw data, metadata, and documentation are stored, versioned, and transferred cleanly.

Program Planning

  • Help build multi-year trial frameworks that scale with Robigo’s expanding pipeline.

  • Support evaluation of new CROs, geographies, and trial partners as the program grows.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Preferred PhD or MS in agronomy, microbiology, plant biology, biochemistry, or related discipline.

  • Advanced degree not required; expectation of commensurate industry experience.

Must-haves

  • Strong knowledge of agronomic application methods, trial design, and field trial protocols.

  • Experience managing at least 10 field trials per year, ideally with CROs or multi-site programs.

  • Exceptional organizational skills, with meticulous attention to documentation, version control, and protocol management.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with microbial or biological crop protection products.

  • Familiarity with disease scoring, crop protection assays, and sampling workflows.

  • Comfort working in early-stage or startup environments.

Soft Skills and Cultural Fit

  • Excellent communicator capable of driving alignment across cross-functional teams and external field partners.

  • Self-starter with high motivation, persistence, and the ability to work independently.

  • Proactive problem solver who anticipates issues and addresses them before they escalate.

  • Highly organized, able to manage multiple field sites and simultaneous timelines.

  • Comfortable operating with autonomy and professionalism in a fast-moving startup environment.

  • Adaptable and collaborative, able to transition efficiently into emerging projects as priorities evolve.

How to apply

  • Submit your CV to careers@robigo.bio.

  • Please include a short description of why this position is interesting to you; No formal cover letter necessary.

  • Please indicate your estimated availability to start.

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Robigo, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by law.