Seed Production Research Associate

2 giorni fa

Olmeneta, Lombardia, Italia Bayer Tempo pieno
Overview

In this role you will plan and execute seed production breeding strategies for corn to feed diverse pipelines across EME, collaborating with P Design and P Development. You will manage nursery field experiments, ensure efficient field operations, data collection, and analysis to support decision-making. You will drive process improvements, uphold safety and quality, and coordinate with regional and global teams to deliver high-quality seed production. This is an opportunity to contribute to scalable, data-driven seed production in a mission-driven Crop Science environment.

Retribuzione / Benefits
  • permanent contract
  • competitive annual gross salary (not below 39,975.18 EUR)
  • variable remuneration based on performance
  • full-time role
  • location Olmeneta
  • gender-neutral compensation criteria
Responsabilità
  • Design and manage nursery field experiments and evaluate experimental fields
  • Oversee field activities: preparation, irrigation, planting, harvesting, maintenance
  • Conduct corn (inbred) experimental plantings and agronomy-focused evaluations
  • Manage data collection equipment and train team for evaluations
  • Process and analyze data using company software; create visualizations for decisions
  • Support planning: planting/harvest data, site capacity, inputs procurement, workforce needs
  • Analyze season deliverables; identify root causes of productivity deviations
  • Manage supplies, stock, and supplier communications to ensure timely resources
  • Supervise temporary workers; ensure equipment, packaging and maintenance
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and participate in process optimization projects
  • Support implementation of seed production innovations to improve nursery quality and data collection
  • Ensure HSE compliance and daily operational task execution
  • Identify/report risks and opportunities observed in daily operations
  • Maintain accurate records aligned with objectives
  • Collaborate with EMEA SP&PD Hub, EU Corn Units, and Global Breeding teams to align strategies
  • Coordinate with seed processing/packaging after harvest to support end-to-end workflows
Requisiti fondamentali
  • Degree in agriculture, genetics, biology, chemistry, or related field
  • At least 3 years of experience in an agricultural R&D role
  • Strong understanding of crop production and farm practices; nursery and hybrid seed production experience
  • B driving license required
  • Highly self-motivated with an innovative mindset and proven field experience
  • Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills; high attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Ability to work independently and in a team; proactive and flexible
  • Knowledge of seed production techniques
  • Tractor license desired
  • UAV pilot license and herbicide/insecticide licenses with field data collection using LiDAR and data processing experience desired
  • Proficiency in MS Office; ability to learn Velocity/Bayer programs quickly
  • Fluent in English; Italian as mother tongue
  • Residence near Olmeneta
  • self-motivation and initiative
  • clear communication
  • team collaboration
  • seed production techniques
  • data collection and analysis
  • LiDAR data processing