About FA Bio

FA Bio COMPANY STORY

Previously FungiAlert, FA Bio was founded in 2015 with the mission of developing tools to support regenerative agriculture and revolutionise disease management practices. Our SporSenZ technology was designed for the early detection of soil pathogens during the founders PhD studies at Imperial College London. 

 

After a few years of using our SporSenZ for soil microbial analyses and early alert to soil disease risks, our company mission pivoted in 2021 when we started to use our innovative technology for the discovery of unique microbes for biocontrol and biostimulants products for growers.

our mission

Today, as FA Bio, our mission is to lead a paradigm shift in the discovery of microbial-based products to help minimise agriculture’s environmental impact whilst sustainably increasing crop productivity. 

 

FA Bio is passionate about delivering sustainable farming solutions for agricultural challenges by discovering unique soil microbes that harnesses nature’s response to biotic and abiotic stresses in a cost-effective and efficient way. 

 

Since 2016, the team is based at Rothamsted Research Centre, a world-leading research centre that focuses on agricultural science.

OUR TEAM

FA Bio has a passionate team that include expert scientists who foster an inclusive and collaborative culture to use their skills to discover microbial bioproducts that can replace agrochemicals and reduce the environmental impact of farming.

OUR TEAM

FA Bio has a passionate team that include expert scientists who foster an inclusive and collaborative culture to use their skills to discover microbial bioproducts that can replace agrochemicals and reduce the environmental impact of farming.

cOMPANY VALUES & CULTURE

As a diverse team of over 15 nationalities, FA Bio understands how an inclusive society plays a crucial role in a sustainable, healthy, and happy environment.

 

We believe that embracing people from different backgrounds, strengthens relationships and promotes creativity, respect and problem-solving within a team, ensuring we work together to achieve our vision of protecting natural ecosystems.

 

Our team of expert scientists and professionals all work together for that same vision and hold core beliefs that align with FA Bio’s company values:

FA Bio CULTURE CHAMPION AWARDS

As part of our initiative to grow and nurture an inclusive and diverse team, we introduced a ‘Culture Champion’ award that recognises and celebrates those who make significant contributions to the company culture and innovation by living the company values. Meet some of our previous winners:

FA Bio CULTURE CHAMPION AWARDS

As part of our initiative to grow and nurture an inclusive and diverse team, we introduced a ‘Culture Champion’ award that recognises and celebrates those who make significant contributions to the company culture and innovation by living the company values. Meet some of our previous winners:

Ana Dionisio

As a Microbiologist, Ana is primarily responsible for managing the SporSenZ campaigns, from processing the sensors and getting them out to growers to extracting and analysing species from the samples that are returned. Ana ensures...
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Ruchitha Rajan

As a Glasshouse Technician, Ruchitha is responsible for planning and designing our experiments, setting up the glasshouse activities, planting the plants and conducting the randomisation activities inside the glasshouse. She assesses..
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Lucy Rogers

As well as maintaining the responsibilities of her day-to-day role in the FA Bio Microbial Collection team, Lucy has also been involved in the SporSenZ evolution project, conducting…
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Alessandro Pession

With the introduction of FA Bio’s new fermentation and formulation laboratory, Alessandro was responsible for setting up the fermentation and formulation processes and...
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CAUSES WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT

FA Bio is a Living Wage Employer and believes we all need a wage that meets our everyday needs.

FA Bio has signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge and is committed to making the company a supportive and understanding place for employees going through the menopause.
FA Bio is part of the Inclusive leadership programme which aims to increase the inclusivity of engineering culture and the work engineers deliver for society.
FA Bio is an industry member of the UK Agri-Tech Centre and is committed to transforming the future of the agri-food sector.

FA Bio INVESTORS

FA Bio is proud to be supported by both venture capital investment funds and private investors. 

 

Current investors supporting our mission include:

*The investment by the Ship2B Investor was possible with thanks to support from the European Investment Fund (EIF)

CAREERS AT FA Bio

Current vacancies

CAREERS AT FA Bio

Current vacancies

No vacancies at the moment

Fermentation Laboratory Technician

Lab-scale microbial fermentation | Full time position | Harpenden (UK) | On-site role

HR Administrative Coordinator

Part-time position | Harpenden (UK) | On-site role

Fermentation & Formulation Lead

Full time position | Harpenden (UK) | On-site role

If you’re interested in joining the FA Bio team, let us know! 

Send a copy of your CV and tell us why 

you’d like to support our mission.

If you’re interested in joining the FA Bio team, let us know! 

Send a copy of your CV and tell us why you’d like to support our mission.