R&D operations technician F/M

LIMAGRAIN; Saint-Philbert-du-Peuple; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health insurance

Supplementary retirement plan

Works council benefits

Structured onboarding and training

Job summary

Limagrain Field Seeds is seeking a Corn Trial Technician to manage trial locations, organize sowing and harvesting, and supervise seasonal workers across Western France. You will work with farm partners, ensure protocol compliance, and utilize on-board software during harvest.

Requirements include a BTS or Professional Bachelor’s in Agriculture and experience with field-trial equipment; EC license is a plus. English is an asset.

Qualifications

• BTS in Agriculture or Professional Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture.
• Experience operating specialized agricultural equipment for field trials.
• English level is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Organize and carry out sowing operations.
• Monitor trial network and recommend scoring activities.
• Supervise seasonal workers and train staff.
• Travel across Western France during sowing and harvesting.

Education

BTS in Agriculture

Professional Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture

Tools

Specialized agricultural equipment for field trials

Job description

Function

Limagrain Field Seeds, an agricultural cooperative specialized in field crop seeds in Europe, is recruiting a Corn Trial Technician (M/F) to support its research activities.

The position is based in Longué-Jumelles, France.

Reporting to the Trial Manager, you will organize and carry out a range of activities both at the research station and in the field.

Main Goal

You are independently responsible for several trial locations.

You select the trial plots in coordination with the farmer.

You set up the trials from both an IT and technical perspective, ensuring compliance with and verification of established protocols.

You organize and carry out sowing operations.

You monitor your trial network and recommend scoring activities to be initiated.

You manage the crop management itinerary of the plots in collaboration with the farmer.

You organize and carry out harvest operations.

You ensure the control and validation of the phenotypic data generated across your trial network.

You supervise a team of seasonal workers. In this capacity, you organize tasks, train new staff for their roles, and ensure compliance with protocols and current safety standards.

You operate specialized agricultural equipment for silage and grain harvesting and use onboard software during harvest operations.

You manage the two peak activity periods during the year—sowing and harvesting—which involve travel across Western France.

You maintain technical monitoring regarding developments in equipment and cultivation techniques.

What We Expect Of You

Do you hold a BTS in Agriculture or a Professional Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture?

And do you have experience operating specialized agricultural equipment for field trials?

A heavy goods vehicle license (EC) would be a plus, and you are willing to obtain it if necessary.

Operational English (Level 3) would also be an asset.

If, in addition, you enjoy fieldwork and feel comfortable working outdoors…

If you value teamwork while demonstrating rigor, autonomy, and initiative…

If you have the ability to supervise seasonal workers…

If you are curious about new technologies and ready to integrate them into your daily work…

Your Benefits And Working Environment

Compensation: €29–30K per year, including performance-based bonuses, profit-sharing, and seniority bonus.

• Family health insurance
• Supplementary retirement plan
• Works council benefits
• Structured onboarding program and regular training opportunities

Joining us means becoming part of an agricultural cooperative and an international Group offering career opportunities in France and worldwide.

At Limagrain, we actively promote diversity and inclusion, which we consider key drivers of progress and value creation.

Recruitment process

An initial review of your application will be conducted by the Recruitment team. A phone screening may be carried out at this stage.

Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to an HR interview, followed by an interview with the Hiring Manager.

Personalized feedback will be provided to all candidates who have had a phone discussion or an interview.

Candidates who are not contacted will receive an automated email notification.