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Wheat breeding technician (M/F)


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General information

Organisation

Limagrain Europe is a pure seed player company with solid agricultural roots. Under its LG, international brand, the company is developing innovative solutions based on a multi-crop offer through 20 subsidiaries. LG is one of the European seed leaders in maize, wheat, barley, oilseed rape and sunflower seeds available in more than 50 countries.

Limagrain Europe is contributing to progress in Agriculture every day, by offering genetic and agronomic solutions that allow farmers to achieve better performance while meeting environmental challenges and societal expectations.

Limagrain Europe is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an agricultural cooperative owned by French farmers and an international group, the fourth largest seed company worldwide. As a creator and producer of plant varieties, Limagrain distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products.

For further information, visit us at: www.limagrain-europe.com

  

Reference

2024-9668  

Location

Position description

Employment Type

Fixed Term

Contract duration

12 months

Contractual hours

Full-time

Function

RESEARCH & INNOVATION - BREEDING

Main Goal

Within the Wheat Research Department, we are looking for a wheat breeding technician.

This position is responsible for carrying out breeding programs designed by the breeders, and for their material and technical organization. This includes implementing programs in the field according to the processes defined by the manager, right up to the transmission of validated data.

Job description

- Prepare and carry out harvesting in the field, in compliance with the protocols defined by the program.

- Participate in sowing preparations, respecting protocols defined by the program.

- Manage a team of seasonal staff: including training personnel on the job and ensuring that work is carried out in compliance with safety rules and standards.

- Formatting and computer tracking of completed projects. Present results on time.

- Participate in the daily work of the team: staking of platforms, inoculations, management of harvest samples, inventory, etc.

- Participate in quality analysis of flours during the winter.

- Carry out nursery notations

Skills: what we expect of you

- Holder of a BTS or BUT or equivalent bac+2 or +3 in breeding, plant production, agronomy.

- Strong interest in the world of breeding and field work

- Computer skills

- Versatility, autonomy, rigor and team spirit essential.

Entry-level profile or young graduate looking for a first experience in breeding.

Your benefits and working environment

Joining us means enjoying a range of benefits:

- Target-based bonus
- Profit-sharing bonus
- Seniority bonus
- Family health insurance
- Supplementary pension plan
- CE benefits
- Possibility of accommodation on the station

Joining Limagrain means joining an agricultural cooperative and an international Group offering career prospects in France and worldwide.

At Limagrain, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, sources of progress and wealth for the company.

If you recognize yourself in this profile, don't wait any longer and join us now to experience the Limagrain Adventure!

Recruitment process

Joining us means enjoying a range of benefits:

- Target bonus
- Profit-sharing bonus
- Seniority bonus
- Family health insurance
- Supplementary pension plan
- CE benefits
- Possibility of accommodation on the station

Joining Limagrain means joining an agricultural cooperative and an international Group offering career prospects in France and worldwide.

At Limagrain, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, sources of progress and wealth for the company.

If you recognize yourself in this profile, don't wait any longer and join us now to live the Limagrain Adventure!

 

Company

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE SAS

Position localization

Job location

Europe, France, Ile-de-France, Seine et Marne (77)

Location

77390 Verneuil-l'Étang, France

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

Short-cycle tertiary education

Minimum level of experience required

New graduate

Languages

French (3 - Professional)

Requester

Position start date

01/07/2024