Testing Research Associate

About the role

The Testing Research Associate will support the vegetable testing pipeline by conducting high‑quality field and protected‑culture trials. Working with breeders, horticultural scientists, data scientists and growers, you will generate data that informs breeding decisions and commercial strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute field and greenhouse trials on vegetables such as onions and spinach, with exposure to additional crops.
• Collect, manage, validate and analyse trial data using digital tools, internal systems and mobile technologies.
• Apply agronomic practices and crop‑management expertise to support breeding pipelines.
• Develop, execute and continuously improve testing plans and trial protocols aligned with business objectives.
• Maintain and calibrate research equipment while ensuring compliance with quality, stewardship and safety standards.
• Build strong relationships with growers, external partners and international stakeholders to ensure trial success and data integrity.
• Translate trial results into actionable insights, recommendations and agronomic knowledge.
• Explore and adopt new technologies and processes to improve research efficiency and data quality.

Required profile

• Degree in Plant Science, Horticulture, Agronomy, Biology or a related field.
• Experience in crop management, field trials, agricultural research or commercial vegetable production.
• Strong project planning, organisational and autonomous decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Required skills

• Use of digital data‑collection tools and mobile devices for research.
• Data management and analytical capabilities for complex datasets.
• Calibration and operation of research equipment.
• Application of agronomic and crop‑management practices in trial settings.