Overview

In this role you will plan and execute seed production breeding strategies for corn to feed diverse pipelines across EME, collaborating with P Design and P Development. You will manage nursery field experiments, ensure efficient field operations, data collection, and analysis to support decision-making. You will drive process improvements, uphold safety and quality, and coordinate with regional and global teams to deliver high-quality seed production. This is an opportunity to contribute to scalable, data-driven seed production in a mission-driven Crop Science environment.

Retribuzione / Benefits

- permanent contract
- competitive annual gross salary (not below 39,975.18 EUR)
- variable remuneration based on performance
- full-time role
- location Olmeneta
- gender-neutral compensation criteria

Responsabilità

- Design and manage nursery field experiments and evaluate experimental fields
- Oversee field activities: preparation, irrigation, planting, harvesting, maintenance
- Conduct corn (inbred) experimental plantings and agronomy-focused evaluations
- Manage data collection equipment and train team for evaluations
- Process and analyze data using company software; create visualizations for decisions
- Support planning: planting/harvest data, site capacity, inputs procurement, workforce needs
- Analyze season deliverables; identify root causes of productivity deviations
- Manage supplies, stock, and supplier communications to ensure timely resources
- Supervise temporary workers; ensure equipment, packaging and maintenance
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and participate in process optimization projects




- Support implementation of seed production innovations to improve nursery quality and data collection
- Ensure HSE compliance and daily operational task execution
- Identify/report risks and opportunities observed in daily operations
- Maintain accurate records aligned with objectives
- Collaborate with EMEA SP&PD; Hub, EU Corn Units, and Global Breeding teams to align strategies
- Coordinate with seed processing/packaging after harvest to support end-to-end workflows

Requisiti fondamentali

- Degree in agriculture, genetics, biology, chemistry, or related field
- At least 3 years of experience in an agricultural R&D; role
- Strong understanding of crop production and farm practices; nursery and hybrid seed production experience
- B driving license required
- Highly self-motivated with an innovative mindset and proven field experience
- Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills; high attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to work independently and in a team; proactive and flexible
- Knowledge of seed production techniques
- Tractor license desired
- UAV pilot license and herbicide/insecticide licenses with field data collection using LiDAR and data processing experience desired
- Proficiency in MS Office; ability to learn Velocity/Bayer programs quickly
- Fluent in English; Italian as mother tongue
- Residence near Olmeneta

- self-motivation and initiative
- clear communication
- team collaboration
- seed production techniques
- data collection and analysis
- LiDAR data processing

📌 Seed Production Research Associate (m/f/d) (Olmeneta)
🏢 Bayer
📍 Olmeneta