General information
Organisation
Limagrain Europe is a pure seed player company with solid agricultural roots. Under its LG, international brand, the company is developing innovative solutions based on a multi-crop offer through 20 subsidiaries. LG is one of the European seed leaders in maize, wheat, barley, oilseed rape and sunflower seeds available in more than 50 countries.
Limagrain Europe is contributing to progress in Agriculture every day, by offering genetic and agronomic solutions that allow farmers to achieve better performance while meeting environmental challenges and societal expectations.
Limagrain Europe is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an agricultural cooperative owned by French farmers and an international group, the fourth largest seed company worldwide. As a creator and producer of plant varieties, Limagrain distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products.
For further information, visit us at: www.limagrain-europe.com
Reference
2024-9867
Position description
Employment Type
Fixed Term
Contract duration
14 months
Contractual hours
Full-time
Function
RESEARCH & INNOVATION - BREEDING
Main Goal
The field research technician will be responsible for implementing the corn experimentation network in compliance with phenotyping protocols, under the responsibility of the Regional Phenotyper and in close collaboration with his team.
Job description
- Seed reception and sowing preparation.
- Set up and monitor experimental trials (sowing, notations, harvesting), ensuring the quality of their execution and follow-up, in accordance with the requirements of current protocols and methodologies.
- Maintain regular contact with farmers and ensure the application of technical itineraries.
- Harvest planning and organization.
- Operation and maintenance of farm machinery/experimental equipment.
- Computer management of the experimentation network via Excel and other in-house software.
- Participate in the improvement of methods and tools used (equipment, projects, etc.).
- Supervision of temporary employees involved in experimental activities.
- Compliance with all safety instructions
Skills: what we expect of you
-You have a BAC to BAC+3 in agriculture and/or plant experimentation. First experience accepted.
-You are computer literate.
-English would be a plus
-Certtiphyto would be a plus
-You have a driving licence
-You are rigorous and have good planning skills. You are able to communicate easily and enjoy working as part of a team. You enjoy working in the field. The seasonal nature of the business and occasional travel are no hindrance.
Your benefits and working environment
Joining us means enjoying a range of benefits:
- Target bonus
- Incentive bonus
- Family health insurance
- Supplementary pension plan
- CE benefits
- An induction program and regular training.
Joining Limagrain means joining an agricultural cooperative and an international Group offering career prospects in France and worldwide.
At Limagrain, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, which are sources of progress and wealth for the company.
If you recognize yourself in this profile, don't wait any longer and join us now to live the Limagrain Adventure!
Recruitment process
⯈
Our recruitment process consists of several stages:
- the first consists of a pre-screening of applications by Jérémy, our Talent Acquisition Manager, accompanied by the future manager to establish a shortlist of candidates to be auditioned. Pre-qualification by telephone may also take place.
- A first interview is organized with the future manager.
- A second HR interview takes place shortly afterwards.
Finally, feedback is given to the candidates.
Company
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE SAS
Position localization
Job location
Europe, France, Alsace, Haut Rhin (68)
Location
68000 Colmar, France
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
High School Diploma
Minimum level of experience required
New graduate
Languages
- French (4 - Fluent)
- English (1 - Beginner)
Requester
Position start date
01/10/2024
Create candidate area
