Turkey Job Openings

Limagrain

Trial Officer (M/F)

Istanbul

FULL TIME

December 2, 2024

General information

Organisation

About Vilmorin-Mikado
Vilmorin-Mikado is a Franco-Japanese seed producer that has specialized in creating, producing, and selling vegetable seeds for professionals since 1743. As a responsible partner in the vegetable food chain, Vilmorin-Mikado is committed to helping better nourish people everywhere. Our wide range of unique, original seeds is distributed on five continents in more than 100 countries. Vilmorin-Mikado has more than 1,000 employees and recorded sales of €230 million in 2022-2023, of which 15% was entirely devoted to research. World leader in carrots and witloof chicory, Vilmorin-Mikado is also a major player in salads, tomatoes, sweet peppers, kabocha squashes, daikon radishes and bunching onions. Nearly three centuries ago, Vilmorin-Mikado's founders began our Tree Seeds work, which actively contributes to rebuilding sustainable forests. www.vilmorinmikado.com - #Vilmorin Mikado
Vilmorin-Mikado is part of Limagrain, an agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by French farmers. Limagrain breeds, produces, and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, Limagrain is the fourth largest seed group worldwide. www.limagrain.com - #Limagrain

Reference

2024-10164

Location

Istanbul

Position description

Employment Type

Regular Full Time

Contractual hours

Full-time

Function

RESEARCH & INNOVATION - RESEARCH OPERATIONS

Main Goal

The objective of this position is to support the R&D external field testing* needs for the assigned region. The Trial Officer will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of a multi-crop R&D field trial program. The candidate will evaluate the trials and analyze the field data in order to make variety advancement recommendations. Through this process, the Trial Officer will contribute to the overall success of the breeding programs. You will be based in the Antalya, Turkiye.

Job description

Work with R&D Operations Manager & global breeding teams to gather regional field trial needs and translate into a regional R&D field trial operational plan.
Actively manage the R&D field trial plan, including placement of trials, sowing, transplanting, evaluation, etc.
Actively steer trial success and quality data gathering; monitor and report on progress.
Carry out evaluation of trials and support the breeding team with variety selection.
Support Breeding in seed extraction activities for off-farm trials.
Interact with local authorities in order to get phytosanitary certificates and export permits for off-farm trials.
Interact with nurseries, growers, seed dealers and laboratories as needed.
Actively communicate with R&D Operations Manager, Breeders, PD Manager, Sales Managers and other relevant parties per trial status.
Contribute to the further development of a global R&D trial network through engagement and collaborative interaction with colleagues in different regions.

Skills: what we expect of you

Bachelor’s degree from agriculture faculties; Agronomy, Crop Science, Agribusiness or related field
Agronomical background/experience or field vegetable or fresh produce crop research/production
Good knowledge of the IT tools and applications used in the business
Basic understanding of plant breeding
Experience in field trialing, including trial setup and field evaluations
A demonstrated ability to work independently with strong critical thinking, organizational & communication skills
Expertise in MS Office Suite and data analysis. Ability to communicate frequently & professionally
Ability to use field data collection instruments & devices, as required.
Ability to travel frequently domestically and internatonally & to work under various environmental conditions associated with field trial work (heat, dust, insects…)
Fluent in English
Valid driver’s license

Company

VILMORIN ANADOLU

Position localization

Job location

Middle-East/North Africa, Turkey

Location

Antalya

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

Bachelor's degree

Minimum level of experience required

3 years or more

Languages

English (4 - Fluent)

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