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Testing Research Associate (m/f)
Bayer Crop Science is looking for a brilliant and motivated Testing Research Associate for Central Italy.
The Testing Research Associate will ensure execution of experimental protocols, proper agronomic practices, crop management techniques, high throughput data collection and insights generation to enable advancements of vegetable pre-commercial pipelines.
He/she will have the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team of vegetable breeders, horticultural scientists, data scientists, and engineers who work on creative solutions to complex business problems using advanced field and greenhouse operations, equipment, analytics, and cutting-edge automation techniques.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for planning and executing experimental protocols and performance trialsDevelops, executes and continuously improves strategic testing plans in alignment with business objectives meeting quality, operational efficiency and budget expectationsOperates research equipment, taking notes in Windows and iOS operating systems, entering data management with internal IT systems, conduct data quality checks and complying with seed stewardship standardsLeverage metrics, IT applications and quality control processes to realize accuracy, efficiency and expanded improvements to protocolsUses data analysis and visualization tools to transform data into insights and communicate the performance story supporting the transfer of selected products agronomic knowledge and positioning to commercial partners and growersManages relationships with growers and third-party cooperators including searching for/maintaining external trialing locations, mange grower contracts and part time labor ensuring timely completion and integrity of data collectedUses overall understanding of market potential, competition, key trends, research and emerging market forces Explore new technologies to increase capacity, speed up current processes, and deploy novel technologies in data collection and crop management to deliver operational excellencePerform tasks in compliance with local regulations, Bayer policies and quality standards
WHO YOU ARE:
BSc. in Horticulture, Agronomy or related field with a minimum of 3 years of crop management either in open field or in a greenhouse environment or MSc with 2 years of crop management experience either in open field or in a greenhouse environmentKnowledge and experience with agricultural equipment and vegetable crops production practices and history of leveraging that knowledge in a research environmentDemonstrated abilities to work collaboratively with cross functional teams, develop project plans, analyze and interpret and communicate scientific data (advanced computer skills) to achieve business resultsAbility to perform successfully in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based environmentManager grower relationships Capacity to communicate and work effectively with all management levels in a multi-cultural organizationStrong adaptability to field workExcellent written and verbal communication in English and Italian mother tongueResidence or domicile in Lazio (is preferred) or CampaniaValid Driver License
Type of contract: Permanent
Location: Lazio (is preferred) or Campania (Italy)
Application Period:26.02.2025 - 11.03.2025Reference Code:837064 Division:Crop Science Location:Italy : Lombardia : Milan Functional Area:Biotechnology R&D Position Grade:B2 Employment Type:Regular Work Time:Full Time Contact Us Address E-MailViale Certosa 130, 20156 Milano
HROP_Italy@bayer.com