Scientific Development Technician

il y a 4 jours


Chappes, France Limagrain Field Seeds Research Temps plein

**Function**:
As part of the development of our _Plant Production_ platform, dedicated to field crop research, we are looking for a _Technical Assistant_ to oversee crop production under continuous generations in controlled environmental conditions (greenhouses, tunnels, growth and vernalization chambers).

**Main Goal**:
L’agent technique aura pour principale responsabilité le suivi des cultures de blé en cycles accélérés, dans un objectif de production de semences, en collaboration étroite avec le référent de l’espèce. Il/elle pourra également être sollicité(e) ponctuellement pour intervenir sur d’autres espèces végétales cultivées au sein de la plateforme Plant Production.

En support opérationnel au référent de culture, l’agent(e) interviendra sur l’ensemble des étapes techniques liées à la conduite des cultures:

- Préparation des semis, réalisation des semis, irrigation
- Identification des plantes, prélèvements en vue du génotypage
- Repiquage, tuteurage, castration, pollinisation manuelle
- Récolte, battage/égrenage, conditionnement et stockage des semences
- Élimination des plantes dans le cadre des vides sanitaires
- Nettoyage et désinfection des compartiments et supports de culture
- Entretien du petit matériel (électrovannes, rampes d’irrigation, etc.)
- Travaux de désherbage et d’entretien horticole courant
- Dans le cadre de travaux de logistique process, conduite de charriot élévateur.

Une partie de ces tâches s’inscrit dans un flux de production automatisé en développement, impliquant des opérations répétitives dans un environnement structuré.

**Encadrement et responsabilités complémentaires**

Il/elle assurera également un rôle de relais technique en cas d’absence du référent, afin de garantir la continuité des activités de culture.

**Contraintes et organisation du travail**
- Amplitude horaire variable selon la charge de travail et les saisons (prise de poste : 7h ou 8h en fonction de la météo et du planning).
- Une disponibilité renforcée pourra être requise lors des périodes de forte activité.
- Une participation au travail les week-ends, jours fériés et dimanches est à prévoir selon le planning établi.

**Job description**:
**Main Duties**:
Supporting the crop reference specialist, the Technical Assistant will participate in all technical stages of crop management, including:

- Preparing and performing sowing, irrigation
- Identifying plants, sampling for genotyping
- Transplanting, staking, emasculation, manual pollination
- Harvesting, threshing/dehusking, seed processing and storage
- Removing plants for sanitary clearance
- Cleaning and disinfecting compartments and cultivation equipment
- Maintaining small equipment (solenoid valves, irrigation booms, etc.)
- Performing weeding and general horticultural maintenance
- Operating a forklift for logistics-related tasks

Some of these tasks are part of a developing automated production flow, which includes repetitive operations in a structured environment.

**Supervision and Additional Responsibilities**:
The Technical Assistant may be required to supervise temporary staff, ensuring smooth technical operations, strict adherence to protocols defined by the crop reference specialist, and compliance with safety regulations.

He/she will also act as a technical point of contact in the absence of the crop reference specialist, in order to maintain continuity in cultivation activities.

**Work Conditions and Organization**:

- Working hours may vary depending on workload and seasonal demands
- Increased availability may be required during peak activity periods
- Weekend, public holiday, and Sunday work will be scheduled as needed

**What we expect of you**:
You enjoy working as part of a team and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
You are comfortable using digital tools and software.
Versatility, attention to detail, and autonomy are among your key strengths.
You are also willing to work occasionally on weekends, depending on operational needs.

**Skills**:
**Your benefits and working environment**:
You will also benefit from an attractive package, including:

- A permanent contract
- Personalized support: onboarding and training programs, mobility assistance
- Profit-sharing scheme
- Unique Retirement Savings Plan (PERU)
- Teleworking policy (up to 2 days per week)
- On-site cafeteria with employer contribution
- Work-life balance benefits: access to a company daycare, multisport offers, carpooling network
- Works council (CSE) offering various social and cultural activities

**Recruitment process**:
An on-site (or remote) interview will be conducted with the hiring manager, followed by a meeting with Rémy, our HR Business Partner (HRBP).
A site visit may also be arranged.



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