Veg Seeds- Testing Research Associate (Adana)

Bayer Türk Kimya Sanayii Ltd Şti

• BSc. in Plant Breeding, Crop Science or related field with minimum five years' experience
• Agronomic experience. Ability to describe phenotypic plant characteristics
• Demonstrated abilities to collect data accurately, analyze and interpret data and use of digital tools (advanced computer skills)
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of how to apply them to achieve business results. 
• Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based environment with strong collaboration skills.
• Grower relationship management (customer focus, incl. contracts/ negotiation)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in local language and English). 
• Driving license “B” category.
• Flexible to travel

Job Description

• Executes overall field operations and testing in the country of PCM1, PCM2 and PCM3 varieties; ensures resources are properly allocated to deliver pipeline needs. Understands key business and financial parameters and their impact
• Facilitate resources including searching for/ maintaining external testing facilities, grower contracts, equipment, seed (preparations), overall planning, and supportive personnel for effective and efficient functioning of vegetable testing programs 
• Ensures high level quality data collection in a timely manner with the appropriate digital tools and entry into enterprise systems. 
• Collaborate with Breeding, Market Development and sales of the specific country/ market segment, to ensure the desired output is generated and shared periodically with stakeholders.
• Partner with peers to build an efficient workflow within Testing.
• Maintain grower relationships, having a customer focus, and ensure that all external parties are aligned with the internal and external regulations.
• Supports and implement novel strategies to realize full value of the regional testing organization to realize objectives to deliver the technology pipeline