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QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION
The fourth largest Seed Company in the world, Limagrain is an international cooperative group created and directed by French farmers. As a creator and producer of plant varieties, Limagrain markets field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products. Vilmorin-Mikado is a Business Unit of Limagrain gathering the activities of Vilmorin (French Seed Company) and Mikado Kyowa Seed (Japanese Seed Company). As a global Seed Company, Vilmorin-Mikado has strong basis over the 5 continents and offers a wide and original high-quality range to all the professionals of the vegetable chain. Vilmorin-Mikado is specialized in the creation, production and marketing of vegetable and tree seeds and is entirely dedicated to agricultural professionals.
We are looking for a Trial Officer for Vilmorin Mikado in Antalya Station. Everyone is invited to make contribution to our future success. There is an exciting opportunity for anyone willing to grow in an agriculture environment. This position offers an exciting career path for the future both in Turkey and internationally.
Excellent development opportunities in one of the global agriculture company; “Everywhere closer to you”.
Reporting
Reporting to the Antalya Station Manager.
Main Goal
The objective of this position is to support the R&D field testing needs for the assigned region. The trial officer will have the responsibility for the coordination and implementation of a multi-crop R&D field trial program. For this position Vilmorin-Mikado is seeking an enthusiastic, results-oriented, and highly communicative individual. You will be a member of R&D Operation Team reporting to MERCAT R&D Operations Manager. You will have close interaction with the local management, product development, and commercial department of Vilmorin-Mikado. You will be based in the Antalya, Turkiye.
Roles & Responsibilities
- 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
General Qualifications
- 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
Professional Competencies
- Ability to build and maintain customer relations
- Strong courage and candor to manage challenges
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Ability to think analytically and draw conclusions
- Professional autonomy
- Ability to efficiently organize working processes
- Strong pro-activity and positive attitude
- Being a good team player
