Field Testing Specialist

Job Description

Our client, a Global Healthcare and Crop Science Innovation company is looking to hire a Field-Testing Specialist who will be responsible for conducting planning, planting, data collection and harvesting of research testing activities for Hybrid advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibility to ensure all phenotyping activities are executed at assigned trial locations; from cooperator sourcing, map, prepare and collate seed for

experiment planting seed, crop maintenance, data collection and harvesting.

Work as part of a team to plan and execute experiments/trials efficiently and accurately within seasonal deadlines.

Interact within all programs at the station with a mindset focused on continuous improvement.

Participate in improvement of safety programs and protocols (safety, efficiency, effectiveness) specific to direct work environment to identify and communicate potential risks and benefits.

Complete personal development activities as part of a performance management and development plan

Select a required number of representative uniform sites to conduct experiments in the assigned Areas of Adaptation (AOA).

Import experiment seed after hybrid advancement meetings and prepare all required competitor hybrid checks.

Conduct uniform experiments at the assigned locations.

Characterize products in experiments at the appropriate times.

Organize location tours for research and business in the assigned AOAs at the appropriate times.

Timely harvesting of experiments in the assigned AOAs.

Account for and upload all data timeously.

Perform Data Quality checking prior to analysis.

Manage and be fully accountable for assigned AOA product testing, ensuring on-time completions to meet research and business needs.

Plan, organize, and direct product testing efforts in conjunction with research center, IMPACT and Evaluation Zone leads to ensure the most effective use of assets while meeting research/business objectives; may include, but not limited to the management of seasonal personnel, equipment, vehicles and land use.

Execute research testing activities though collaboration with colleagues that have full accountabilities for their respective area(s).

Effective identification and management of land cooperators.

Ensure Regulatory compliance and Research Management System implementation.

Maintain, organize and upload results of experiments.

Operate, maintain and calibrate equipment/instrumentation.

Supervise work of seasonal employees.

Serve as a team member in the Field-testing network, Breeders.

Desired Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

Must have a B.Sc. Agric related degree with a strong background in agronomy.

3-5 years industry-related experience required.

Proven ability to make timely decisions, solve problems and build consensus.

Excellent interpersonal/communication skills are required for fostering

teamwork, enhancing a good working environment, and effectively developing strong working relationships with a diverse group of people.

Ability to perform activities requiring broad theoretical grounding and

understanding of classes of problems in a specified arena (i.e., agriculture,

biology).

Technical and mechanical skills are a must for maintenance of agricultural

equipment, to ensure excellent condition and safety of equipment and vehicles at any time.

Proficiency in Office software such as spreadsheets, mail, calendar, and

presentation software.

High workload with long hours, regular travelling, and weekend work during seasonal peaks.

Ability to work outside in all kinds of weather and to stand/sit for extended periods.

Experimental design and data analysis.

Has a valid driver’s license. Experience driving a pick-up or SUV would be

beneficial.

Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment

Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader.

Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time.

Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences​

Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience​.

Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered​.

Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills,

industry expertise and personal perspectives.

Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work, and competitive salary.

Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility​

Valid membership to Agricultural Institute Of Zambia (AIZ)