Job description

• The position requires spending up to 80% of the time in the field, performing hands on work on outdoor trials.
• This role will cover Guanajuato, Cuidad de Mexico, Jalisco and Michoacan
•  Increase network of growers where to place R&D trials
• Preparation of grower agreement.
• Actively execute all components of the R&D field trial plan, sowing, planting, marking plant.
• Execute seedling delivery and logistic with external nursery
• Execute germination counting and reporting
• Prepare labels for planting and leaf sampling
• Execute PCR test for leaf sampling
• Follow up visit and regularly update project manager.
• Carry out evaluation (quantitative and qualitative data collections) of trials for tomato, pepper, cucumber, onions… within external growers
• Actively steer on field trial success and quality data, monitor and report on progress.
• Organize and attend breeders’ visits.
• Interact with nurseries, growers, seed dealers and laboratories.
• Support PD activities if needed by close collaboration with Hazera Mexico PD and sales team
• Implement high phytosanitary performance according to company and country regulations
• Assuring safe work conditions and execution

What we expect of you

• Agronomist engineer
• At least 2 to 3 years’ experience in GH and/or open field production
• Proven knowledge of field trials operations.
• Organizational ability
• Work independently
• Proactiveness, and autonomy in agenda/travel planning.
• Team player & service attitude
• Detail oriented
• Willingness to travel and work under variable environmental conditions.
• Flexible working hours during growing seasons
• Expertise in MS Office; strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Intermediate level of English – reading, writing, speaking
• Valid driver’s license.