Ürün Geliştirme Uzmanı (1)

Senior Technician Trial - BASF Vegetable Seeds - Antalya

At BASF Vegetable Seeds, it is our ambition to make healthy eating enjoyable and sustainable. Together and in collaboration with partners we are eager to improve our vegetable varieties and solutions for our customers, the vegetable value chain and consumers worldwide. To further develop and grow this ambition we are looking for a Senior Technician Trial in Antalya.

Position Purpose

Independently organize, coordinate, and execute local trials for assigned crops or areas, ensuring high-quality evaluation and alignment with regional R&D strategies. Utilize local expertise to propose trial plans, manage crop cycles, and deliver impactful results. Provide technical support to the sales team, develop growing concepts, and promote knowledge exchange with stakeholders.

Major Accountabilities

Trial coordination & execution

Design, plan and coordinate the trial schedule for a specific area and/or crop of expertise in close cooperation with the Regional Product Development Specialist, R&D teams and the Team Lead, leading the local trial plan proposal in line with regional crop strategy.

Set up, Monitor and execute the trials for a specific area and/or crops of expertise in close cooperation with Regional Product Development Specialist, R&D teams and the Team Lead.

Conduct field trial evaluations to collect, analyze and interpret autonomously subjective and objective trait data, according to the protocols, from trials and inform the Regional Product Development Specialist and/or R&D teams on the results.

Organize the necessary trial agreements, contracts and other processes with external and internal stakeholders.

Market intelligence

Identify, analyze and present relevant information about competitors, market trends, agronomic topics/issues or any other valuable information to key stakeholders such as Regional Product Development Specialist, R&D teams, Marketing & Sales, Team Lead

Data management, usage & communication

Collect, analyze, interpret and register autonomously data from trials.

Report back to the Regional Product Development Specialist and R&D teams using all available communication channels such as digital tools.

Use own trial evaluations and market knowledge to provide clear elevation proposals based on data analysis - aligned with the Regional Product Development Specialist and/or R&D teams.

Show the performance of competitor varieties & highlight key advantages/disadvantages, ensuring external standards are known and included.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in degree
• 3- 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Team worker.
• Passion for agriculture.
• Experience with relevant crop(s) is highly desired.
• Experience with trialing is desired.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Willingness to drive improvement and change.
• Computer literate.
• Some knowledge of Databases and statistics.
• Good level of English:
• Analytical and a good observer.
• Flexible, autonomous and very organized.
• Driving license & willingness to travel.

WE OFFER

·       An interesting job in an expansive, successful company,

·       Thorough training and lasting support,

·       Interesting, varied tasks and an inspiring work environment in a professional, motivated, and committed team,

·       Good development and training opportunities.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. At BASF Vegetable Seeds we believe that people are the key to our long-term success and that talent is in everyone. That’s why we empower you with the tools, guidance, and opportunities you need to advance and succeed in work and life.

Giving you the support that you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us achieving our ambitions. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF Vegetable Seeds is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

INTERESTED IN THIS JOB? 

Are you ready to step into this challenging position? Ready to join this team and our ambition to make healthy eating enjoyable and sustainable for everyone worldwide?