Trial Technician

Reporting ToTeam Lead External Trials / (Senior) Product Specialist / (Senior) Breeder / Station ManagerPurposeCrop care at external trial location and collection of trial data of breeding and/or screening trials.Geographical Scope1 countryOperational LevelOperationalKey AccountabilitiesSowing, young plant raising and planting of external trials.Care and treatment of crops at the external trial location.Harvesting of seeds and fruits.Collection and administration of trial data on a limited number of pre-defined plant or fruit traits, and timely reporting thereof.Responsible for following the relevant protocols of the 3rd parties in order to guarantee local quality and phytosanitary compliance of the trials.May be responsible for the planning of assigned trials in the different locations.Main Contacts - InternalBreeding teams - Obtain seeds for external trials. Exchange information, obtain instructions with regards to collection of trial data, report trial data, trial evaluations.Main Contacts - ExternalGrowers where trials are executed - Exchange information, relationship management.# Direct Reports: N/a# Indirect Reports: N/aFinancial Responsibilities:Revenue: N/aBudget: N/aMinimum Working And Thinking LevelSecondary vocational level (MBO)Minimum Years Of Relevant Work Experience1 to 2 yearsRequired Certifications, Knowledge And SkillsEducational background in HorticultureAwareness of hygiene measuresAffinity with growersProficient in the local language, both written and verbal.Working ConditionsWorking in quiet or very busy periodsRoutine workPhysical strain due to lifting boxes, materials, etc.Unilateral/strenuous postureWorking in conditioned climate/high temperaturesWorking outside in different weather conditionsWeekend shifts
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