Job Description
Posting Start Date:  1/27/26
Offer ID:  1682
Unit:  HM Clause
Job Title:  Crop Technologist
Job Location:  HMC India - Bangalore Research
Contract type:  Permanent
Job Description: 

Function

R & D - Operations

Main Goal

Implement and executes management protocols and monitoring crop activities under the responsibility of R & D Operations to meet volume, quality and timelines set by the Ops & breeding.

Job description

 

  • Expert responsible for crop agronomy in Open field & Polyhouse (crop conduct, crop protection, irrigation, fertigation, nursery management, Postharvest activities etc) on R&D site 
  • Provide guidance to technical team while maintaining collaborative and productive relationship with clients (breeders, support functions)
  • Provides input to Station Manager/Agronomy Manager for weekly planning of field and greenhouse activities
  • Works in compliance with company internal and local Health and Safety regulations
  • Define and follow work protocols and processes agreed with breeders.
  • Support in data recording in the R & D Analytical tools / as assigned by the manager
  • Follow guidelines of SHIELD internal phytosanitary protocol at R & D site

Ensure efficient use of resources and drive new technologies/innovation through mechanization, integrated pest management, new fertigation/irrigation techniques. Other duties that may be assigned are Resistance management, sustainable soil management, biological pest control, new pest control applications methods, smart irrigation systems etc

What we expect of you

Preferably a Postgraduate in Agriculture with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience or more in R & D Operations or similar field; basic command of English; good computer skills.

Skills

Communication
Computer Skills
Collaboration
Entrepreneurship
Integrity/Ethics
Leadership
Managing Conflict
People Development
People Management
Problem Solving/Analysis
Respect
Teamwork
Technical Skills
Work Environment/Safety

Your benefits and working environment

  • Career Growth
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Gender Equality
  • Employee Wellness
  • Training and Development
  • Safer Workplace
  • Rewards and Recognition

Recruitment process

HM.CLAUSE committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive 

  • Profile Screening
  • Phone screening
  • Interviews - 3 rounds
  • Offer Discussion
  • Offer Letter Issue
  • Background Verification
  • Pre Employment Medical Checkup
  • Onboarding
Information at a Glance

HM.CLAUSE, Business Unit of Group Limagrain, is an innovative global leader in the development, production, and commercialization of vegetable seeds. HM.CLAUSE belongs to the top 5 vegetable seed entities in the world. With over 2,000 varieties in more than 20 vegetable crops, HM.CLAUSE provides innovative solutions to growers worldwide. HM. CLAUSE is a company committed to diversity and inclusion.

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries. As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.