Field Testing Specialist TopFloor Limited

Our client, a Global Healthcare and Crop Science Innovation company is looking to hire a Field-Testing Specialist who will be responsible for conducting planning, planting, data collection and harvesting of research testing activities for Hybrid advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibility to ensure all phenotyping activities are executed at assigned trial locations; from cooperator sourcing, map, prepare and collate seed for
  experiment planting seed, crop maintenance, data collection and harvesting.
• Work as part of a team to plan and execute experiments/trials efficiently and accurately within seasonal deadlines.
• Interact within all programs at the station with a mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Participate in improvement of safety programs and protocols (safety, efficiency, effectiveness) specific to direct work environment to identify and communicate potential risks and benefits.
• Complete personal development activities as part of a performance management and development plan
• Select a required number of representative uniform sites to conduct experiments in the assigned Areas of Adaptation (AOA).
• Import experiment seed after hybrid advancement meetings and prepare all required competitor hybrid checks.
• Conduct uniform experiments at the assigned locations.
• Characterize products in experiments at the appropriate times.
• Organize location tours for research and business in the assigned AOAs at the appropriate times.
• Timely harvesting of experiments in the assigned AOAs.
• Account for and upload all data timeously.
• Perform Data Quality checking prior to analysis.
• Manage and be fully accountable for assigned AOA product testing, ensuring on-time completions to meet research and business needs.
• Plan, organize, and direct product testing efforts in conjunction with research center, IMPACT and Evaluation Zone leads to ensure the most effective use of assets while meeting research/business objectives; may include, but not limited to the management of seasonal personnel, equipment, vehicles and land use.
• Execute research testing activities though collaboration with colleagues that have full accountabilities for their respective area(s).
• Effective identification and management of land cooperators.
• Ensure Regulatory compliance and Research Management System implementation.
• Maintain, organize and upload results of experiments.
• Operate, maintain and calibrate equipment/instrumentation.
• Supervise work of seasonal employees.
• Serve as a team member in the Field-testing network, Breeders.

Desired Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Must have a B.Sc. Agric related degree with a strong background in agronomy.
• 3-5 years industry-related experience required.
• Proven ability to make timely decisions, solve problems and build consensus.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills are required for fostering
  teamwork, enhancing a good working environment, and effectively developing strong working relationships with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to perform activities requiring broad theoretical grounding and
  understanding of classes of problems in a specified arena (i.e., agriculture,
  biology).
• Technical and mechanical skills are a must for maintenance of agricultural
  equipment, to ensure excellent condition and safety of equipment and vehicles at any time.
• Proficiency in Office software such as spreadsheets, mail, calendar, and
  presentation software.
• High workload with long hours, regular travelling, and weekend work during seasonal peaks.
• Ability to work outside in all kinds of weather and to stand/sit for extended periods.
• Experimental design and data analysis.
• Has a valid driver’s license. Experience driving a pick-up or SUV would be
  beneficial.
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment
• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader.
• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time.
• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences​
• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience​.
• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered​.
• Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills,
  industry expertise and personal perspectives.
• Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work, and competitive salary.
• Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility​
• Valid membership to Agricultural Institute Of Zambia (AIZ)