Background

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

AR&I Technical Trainee

Job Purpose:

This trainee position offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in plant AR&I operations and to gain initial experience in practical field trials with an international seed company. This program is idealfor graduating students who want to pursue a career in agronomic research and crop production.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Participate in all aspects of seed preparation, planting, harvesting and data collection.
• Perform computer-related activities, including handheld data collection, data management and providing support for all day-to-day activities.
• Coordinate and assist in all seed preparation operations including seed shelling, packaging, treating and packet arrangement.
• Coordinate and assist with all field operations including machine planting yield trial plots, nurseries, pollinations, data collection and machine harvesting of yield trial plots. Lead field teams and assist with timely and accurate data collection from research plots.
• Assist in implementation of site safety programs to ensure a safe work environment. Actively participate in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies. Communicate with farmers to coordinate off-station trials.
• Approximately 50% of the role involves off-site fieldwork and travel.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Diploma with appropriate experience in any Agriculture discipline.
• Basic knowledge of crop production, farming practices and farm equipment operation.
• Knowledge of mobile data collection is an advantage.
• Driver’s license.
• Must be a Member of AIZ

• Participate in all aspects of seed preparation, planting, harvesting and data collection.
• Perform computer-related activities, including handheld data collection, data management and providing support for all day-to-day activities.
• Coordinate and assist in all seed preparation operations including seed shelling, packaging, treating and packet arrangement.
• Coordinate and assist with all field operations including machine planting yield trial plots, nurseries, pollinations, data collection and machine harvesting of yield trial plots. Lead field teams and assist with timely and accurate data collection from research plots.
• Assist in implementation of site safety programs to ensure a safe work environment. Actively participate in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies. Communicate with farmers to coordinate off-station trials.

• Basic knowledge of crop production, farming practices and farm equipment operation.
• Knowledge of mobile data collection is an advantage.
• Driver’s license.
• Member of AIZ

• Diploma with appropriate experience in any Agriculture discipline.