Crop Improvement Specialist

BASF France S.A.S. is seeking a highly skilled Breeding Agronomist to join our team in Beauce-la-Romaine, France. As a key member of our agronomic research team, you will be responsible for executing trial protocols, establishing and maintaining oilseed breeding trials, and managing small plot field trials.

• Design and execute trial protocols to optimize oilseed breeding in the region of focus.
• Establish, maintain, and evaluate oilseed breeding trials to deliver high-quality data for statistical analysis and selection.
• Manage small plot field trials from seeding to harvest, including activities such as trialing location identification, seedbed preparation, seeding, scouting, in-crop pesticide applications, pest identification & monitoring, phenotypic data collection, harvesting, and data reporting.
• Manage all resources in the region, including facility operation & management, equipment maintenance, inventory management, seasonal staff hiring & supervision, and budget planning.
• Ensure all activities are performed safely and responsibly by participating in the local EHS program.
• Execute seed quality analysis (NIR) and liaise with lab to ensure accurate seed quality.
• Support QA/QMS in activities as required by the breeding program.
• Participate in the EMEA breeding seed setup to ensure all protocols are completed and ready for planting in a timely fashion.
• Establish and maintain industry presence and ensure that BASF is up to date on current industry activities by participating in meetings and establishing contacts with external parties.

• Minimum bachelor's degree or diploma in agriculture or related discipline.
• Experience in plant breeding, genetics, canola agronomy, canola botany, pollen flow, genetic purity, and conducting research trials using statistical design and analysis are assets.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting tractors, sprayers, plot combines, and other related small plot equipment is an asset.
• Experience loading, unloading, and trailering equipment is an asset.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and ability to be flexible and modify plans as required to minimize impact on data and production as situations arise.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team, either as a member or as a supervisor of temporary employees.

BASF France S.A.S. is a leading provider of agricultural solutions, committed to supporting farmers in the agroecological transition through a portfolio of solutions made of modern crop protection products, biocontrol, digital tools, decision-making support, seeds, and agronomic expertise. We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive compensation, and excellent career opportunities in an international company.