Within the Maize Research Department, we are looking for a Maize Seed Production Research Technician.

Reporting to the Seed Production Manager, you will participate in various tasks both at the station and in the field.

Your Responsibilities

Your main duties will include:

Managing a sector for crop monitoring (detasseling/irrigation) in collaboration with farmers.
Conducting ratings and observations in our production plots.
Organizing planting/harvesting operations.
Participating in processing operations (sorting, threshing, packaging).
Managing seasonal workers assigned to seed production activities and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Preparing end-of-season results/summaries and participating in departmental work meetings.

Your main responsibilities are as follows:

You manage a sector for crop monitoring (detasseling/irrigation) in collaboration with farmers.
You conduct ratings and observations in our production plots.
You organize planting/harvesting operations.
You participate in processing operations (sorting, threshing, packaging).
You manage seasonal workers assigned to seed production activities and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
You prepare end-of-season results/summaries and participate in departmental work meetings.

Do you have a higher education qualification equivalent to a BAC +2 to BAC +3 degree, or relevant experience?

Do you hold a standard driving license (a category EB license would be a plus)?

Do you have strong agronomic knowledge and an interest in outdoor work?

Are you rigorous, autonomous, a good communicator, with strong observation skills, a good sense of synthesis, a proven ability to supervise seasonal staff, and a strong team spirit?

Then this position will interest you!

If, in addition, you are comfortable with IT tools, particularly the Microsoft Office suite, and are open to learning new software,

then you are the candidate we are looking for!

This position is available as a 12-month fixed-term contract at our site in Longué-Jumelles (49), near Saumur.

Joining us means benefiting from various advantages:

Performance bonus
Profit-sharing bonus
Family health insurance
Additional retirement plan
Employee benefits (works council)
An onboarding program and regular training.
Joining Limagrain means becoming part of an agricultural cooperative and an international Group offering career opportunities in France and worldwide.

At Limagrain, we promote diversity & inclusion, which are sources of progress and enrichment for the company.

Do you see yourself in this profile? Don't wait any longer and join us now to experience the Limagrain Adventure!

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Our recruitment process consists of several steps:

The first step involves a screening of applications by Tiffany, our Talent Acquisition Manager. A phone prequalification may take place.
A first interview is organized with the future manager.
A second HR interview is scheduled shortly after.
Finally, feedback is provided to the candidates.