Function

The Breeding Officer supports the wheat breeders in organizing and managing the variety development program.

This role contributes to the operational implementation of wheat breeding programs, ensuring alignment with the breeding objectives defined by the breeders.

Main Goal

Nursery Scoring and Pre-Selection

• Perform systematic scoring (diseases, earliness, etc.) on nursery generations defined by the breeders

• Carry out pre-selection of part of the nursery material in accordance with the defined selection criteria

• Compile, verify, and import scoring data into the database

Organization, Monitoring, and Implementation of Nursery/Greenhouse Harvest

• Prepare harvest operations and supervise harvest activities

• Oversee and monitor harvest work, including labeling and verification

Monitoring of Trial Harvests (Site and French Network)

• Oversee harvest operations at Verneuil: ensure the availability of required workforce and coordinate with the experimentation team

• Monitor harvest operations and organize the return of trial samples from the French network

• Compile, verify, and import trial and quality data

• Manage a team of seasonal workers for bag preparation for upcoming winter quality analyses

Preparation of Nursery and Trial Sowing

• Design nursery trial plans

• Monitor seed sampling operations for shipment across the network

• Randomize French network trial platforms

• Verify and dispatch seeds

Sowing of Nursery and Trials

• Carry out sowing of trial platforms on site

What we expect of you

You hold a Master’s degree or an Engineering degree in Agronomy.

You have solid agronomic knowledge (breeding schemes, plant material management, etc.).

You demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail, along with a high level of rigor and autonomy.

You are a team player with strong interpersonal skills and motivation.

You are comfortable supervising seasonal workers and are proficient in IT tools.

This position is open to early-career profiles or recent graduates seeking a first professional experience in plant breeding.

Skills

Your benefits and working environment

Joining us means becoming part of an agricultural cooperative and an international Group offering career opportunities in France and worldwide.

At Limagrain, we actively promote diversity and inclusion, which we consider key drivers of progress and value creation.

If you recognize yourself in this profile, don’t wait any longer — join us now and experience the Limagrain adventure.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, profit-sharing, and seniority bonus

• Family health insurance, supplementary retirement plan, and works council benefits

• Remote work agreement (up to 8 days per month)

• 214 working days per year to support a better work-life balance

• Structured onboarding program and regular training opportunities

• Career opportunities in France and internationally

Possibility of accommodation on site