Micron Agritech is an Irish start-up specializing in rapid, AI-powered pen-side diagnostics for animal health, focusing on fast, lab-quality faecal egg count (FEC) testing for parasites like worms and fluke in cattle, sheep, and horses. Their flagship product, the Micron Kit, enables veterinarians, SQPs, and animal health professionals to obtain accurate parasite test results in under 10 minutes anywhere, facilitating data-driven decisions to optimize animal health and reduce medication resistance. The company combines software, hardware, and veterinary science expertise to deliver a sustainable, reusable testing solution that is widely adopted by leading veterinary practices globally, helping reduce costs and improve treatment precision in the agriculture sector.
Micron Agritech is an Irish start-up specializing in rapid, AI-powered pen-side diagnostics for animal health, focusing on fast, lab-quality faecal egg count (FEC) testing for parasites like worms and fluke in cattle, sheep, and horses. Their flagship product, the Micron Kit, enables veterinarians, SQPs, and animal health professionals to obtain accurate parasite test results in under 10 minutes anywhere, facilitating data-driven decisions to optimize animal health and reduce medication resistance. The company combines software, hardware, and veterinary science expertise to deliver a sustainable, reusable testing solution that is widely adopted by leading veterinary practices globally, helping reduce costs and improve treatment precision in the agriculture sector.
Latest known funding: Seed round announced Sep 18, 2023 (lead investors: The Yield Lab Europe, Atlantic Bridge, Act Venture Capital)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Animal health — rapid, pen-side parasite diagnostics and disease-risk forecasting for livestock and horses.
Founded
2018
Industry
Veterinary Services
Tech Stack
Amazon
Amazon Route 53
Express
Ruby on Rails
Funding Track Record
Seed- 2023-09-18
€2.7M
Seed round announced Sep 18, 2023 (reported amount ~€2.7M in press coverage).
Investor Signal
“Act Venture Capital, Atlantic Bridge, The Yield Lab Europe, Bimeda Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, Menai Science Park, The Yield Lab Europe”
Founders
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Research Manager - Animal Health
HybridDublin, County Dublin, IE
Hybrid • Dublin, County Dublin, IE
Location:
Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid: Minimum 3 days per week onsite)
Contract:
Fixed-Term, 12 Months (with potential for extension)
About the Role
Micron Agritech is seeking an accomplished Research Manager to lead our scientific research and product development efforts during a 12-month maternity leave cover. This is a pivotal role within a fast-growing animal health diagnostics company, ideal for a highly driven scientist who combines deep scientific expertise with strong leadership and hands-on execution capabilities.
The successful candidate will guide our research team, oversee experimental design and lab operations, validate scientific outputs, and contribute directly to the advancement of our diagnostic platform. This role sits at the intersection of science, product innovation, and commercial execution, helping shape the next generation of rapid diagnostics in animal health.
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Key Responsibilities:
Scientific Leadership
• Act as Lead Research Scientist, providing day-to-day scientific leadership, mentoring, training and supervision of the research team
• Review, verify, and sign off on research outputs, ensuring scientific excellence and compliance with regulatory and internal standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and commercial teams to align research outcomes with product priorities
Research & Experimental Execution
• Design and execute experimental studies, including hypothesis development, methodological planning, and statistical validation
• Conduct hands-on laboratory work, including sample testing, assay optimisation, and operational troubleshooting
• Own and maintain all laboratory protocols, SOPs, and risk assessments, ensuring a culture of safety and continuous improvement
Publication & Scientific Communication
• Prepare high-quality research manuscripts, whitepapers, and technical reports
• Lead the submission of scientific papers for peer-review publication and conference presentation
• Represent Micron Agritech in scientific forums where required
• Disseminate findings at conferences, stakeholder meetings
Programme & Deadline Management
• Develop project plans, manage timelines and dependencies, and ensure milestones are delivered on schedule
• Maintain momentum across multiple workstreams in a high-performance, fast-paced environment
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
• Degree and Master's in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Biology, or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience in a research-driven environment
• Proven experience managing or mentoring researchers within high-performance, multidisciplinary teams
• Strong track record in diagnostics, assay development, or related scientific innovation
• Demonstrated output in scientific publishing, authorship, or peer-reviewed contributions
• Direct experience in animal health research or diagnostics
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
