CAREERS AT ABACUSBIO

Agribusiness jobs – for people who want more than just a job

Work with like-minded, recognized experts. Solve the real challenges determining food and fibre security. Develop community-based approaches to strengthening agriculture trends.

“I’m looking forward to working with clients across all industries to implement genetic tools and strategies that will improve the sustainability of agriculture”

Caeli Richardson

Plant and animal breeder

Anna Mackenzie

“I’m really excited to join the team at AbacusBio, I’m going to learn a lot from all of the talented people who work here.”
“Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te katoa.”

Anna Mackenzie

Executive Assistant

Thiago Oliveira

“It’s an honour to join a team that’s dedicated to improving plant and livestock production through data-driven insights.
I’m eager to apply my skills to this exciting field and collaborate with such a talented group of professionals!”

Thiago Oliveira

Biostatistician

Deliver Excellence Every Day

We take pride in the work we do.  We go above and beyond to deliver exceptional impact for our clients and our world.

Strong as a Global Team

We care about people. Our strength is teamwork and intellectual collaboration.  We draw on global experience and diversity of thought for the benefit of our clients.

Be True to Self and Kind to Others

We celebrate and value the uniqueness, values, backgrounds, and DOTs of our team and those of our clients.  We are grounded, welcoming and all-round good people. 

What is it like working with AbacusBio?

Flexible. Supportive. Engaging. Inspiring. Adventurous.


AbacusBio is a vibrant business with an informal atmosphere. We offer a hybrid and/or remote work model and flexible hours. And we actively seek to progress the careers of our people through internal and external training opportunities.


Apply science to real-world scenarios. Share your research with the scientific community.

You’ll have the opportunity to publish peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals and speak at conferences.

Check out two of our recent publications:

T. Kirk, T. Byrne

Cost–benefit analysis of intervention reducing young stock mortality in Ethiopia

Journal of Dairy Science,
Volume 11 – 2024 , Issue 31 July 2024

D. Fevre

Influence of nutrition on honeybee queen egg‑laying

Apidologie
Issue 16 July 2024, Volume 55, Article number 53, (2024)

Your candidate journey

Step 1

Written application

We will assess your CV. If your skills and experience indicate you might be a great fit, we’ll be in touch to arrange an interview.
For consultant roles we may ask you for a code submission or exercise.

Step 2

First interview (video call or in person)

Meet team members from the office where you’d work most of the time (Dunedin, NZ – Edinburgh, UK – Edmonton, Canada). Together, you’ll do a deep dive into your working experience and form an image of what it would be like if you worked with us.

Step 3

Second interview (video call)

In the second interview, you’ll meet team members from other AbacusBio offices.

Step 4

Job offer

Hooray! We’ll email you the job offer and give you a call to walk you through the details. When you accept the offer, we will make sure you receive the contract for e-signature.

Internships + PhD programs

Some consultants first join us as interns or to complete their PhD and then decide to work with us as full time consultants. Our colleague Ireti Balogun is a great example. Read up on her journey in the Otago Daily Times: From Nigeria to Edinburgh, via Dunedin

Ireti Balogun

“I am passionate about the future of food production. I look forward to supporting sustainable agricultural projects to improve global food security”

Ireti Balogun

Consultant

Sound like your dream?

Check our vacancies or get in touch to ask about possibilities

Come work with us on food security, making agriculture more sustainable and bringing agricultural trends to the communities that need them most.

Prefer to take the initiative?

Send your CV and cover letter to Nadia at careers@abacusbio.com, outlining how your skills and experience could contribute to our projects.

If we think you might be a great fit, Nadia will reach out to set up an interview with you.

Pay + perks

Salary

To be discussed depending on experience.
Pension contribution (salary banded scheme).

Holidays

4 weeks annual leave

Office + Tools

We’ll provide a computer + other tools you need to get the job done.
For team members based in Dunedin, Edinburgh and Edmonton, we’ll also provide office space.
Opportunity for hybrid working.

Take a look at our vacancies for specific requirements and roles we’re looking to fill right now.

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