Testing and Operation Manager
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- Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh
- Temporary
- Full-time
Executing complex field trials across crops and multiple sites to deliver high-quality data to enable accurate and timely decisions in the advancement of products through the pre-commercial and breeding pipelines. Ensure field testing innovation strategy and plans in place to enable and advance data science driven Precision Breeding.
Support activities of Asia field testing program - all activities related to trials - field selection, grower management, field plot management, data collection, mechanisation, digital tool and technologies contributing to highest data quality. This is a unique opportunity to work with leading edge technology and talented research scientists seeking to deliver the best in the industry.YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for implementation of product characterization strategy and Implementation of field testing (FT) operations and support services to deliver product pipelines in alignment with global and regional FT strategy.
- Execute field testing activities as per aligned trial plan - Trials, Data capture and Data return etc through mechanisation and automation, contributing to efficient data driven advancement decisions.
- Deliver the highest data quality through the work of the employees in the organization with the use of new technology and processes.
- Strategically implement new technologies that drive a step-change in Breeding phenotyping, planting and harvesting processes through a partnership with automated engineering, IT, data science, and external vendors.
- Utilization of research equipment such as planters, combines and handheld digital devices for note taking.
- Assist in computer related activities and provide support for testing activities such as operation of shelling systems, seed counters and seed pack.
- Kaging overnight travel during the planting and harvest season is possible, wherever needed. Several 2-3 days of travel for training and other meetings are likely during the year.
- Implementation and ensuring compliance of company/functional polices on Environment, Safety and Health, Quality Management Systems and stewardship across testing locations.
- Active member of India FT Hub, Asia Breeding
- Work towards accomplishing the IBSL Corn/ Asia Rice/ Technical unit outcomes
- Engage and partner on need based strategic and/or operational projects with Product
- Units, Commercial, Seed Operations, EDS, and other technological functions, IT, and Climate team
- MS in Agriculture or related field of study with 5+ years of significant people and project management experience in an agricultural-related research position.
- Relevant field experience in trailing Corn and Rice crops.
- Innovative and Digital acumen for advancing Precision Breeding imperatives.
- Advanced computer skills and excellent knowledge of software related to data acquisition and analysis.
Division: Crop Science
Reference Code: 863448
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