Field Grow-Out Test Specialist (Central)

Enza Zaden India Pvt. Ltd; India; Remote; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Bonus plan

Development program

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Enza Zaden India Pvt. Ltd is seeking a Field Grow-Out Test Specialist to plan and execute Grow-Out Tests, coordinate with internal teams and external vendors, and ensure precise field observations and test results.

You will work with Sampling, Production and Quality teams to maintain high seed quality, guide vendors on agronomic practices, monitor field operations, and prepare inspection reports within deadlines. Willing to operate across Central/South India is required.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Agriculture.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in Field Grow-Out Tests (FGOT) in vegetable crops.
• Knowledge of crops and their important varietal traits.
• Knowledge of crop nutrition, crop management, and disease management practices.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring timely execution of Grow-Out Tests (GOT) in accordance with established processes and quality standards.
• Coordinating the timely receipt and sowing of seed samples through effective collaboration with Sampling and other Quality teams.
• Guiding vendors on standard agronomic practices, crop protection, and FGOT execution to ensure reliable trait expression and accurate test results.
• Monitoring vendor field operations through regular field visits and following up on deviations and non-conformities.
• Conducting field observations, recording varietal characteristics using crop-specific descriptors, and evaluating genetic purity, off-types, and selfs.
• Preparing accurate inspection reports, records, recommendations, and test results within required timelines.
• Ensuring all GOT activities are completed in compliance with company SOPs, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

Field evaluation

Communication

Analytical

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A strong seed Quality control process begins with accurate field testing, evaluation, and reporting of varietal characteristics across different crop stages. Reliable Grow-Out Test (GOT) results are essential to safeguarding the genetic purity, varietal integrity, and overall quality of Enza Zaden's seed portfolio. As a Field Grow-Out Test Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering accurate field observations and test results that support informed decision-making across seed quality and production processes.

Make a difference as a Field Grow-Out Test Specialist. As a Field Grow-Out Test Specialist, you will be responsible for planning and executing Grow-Out Tests (GOT), coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors, conducting field inspections, and ensuring accurate evaluation and reporting of varietal characteristics. You will work closely with the Sampling, Production, and Quality teams to maintain the highest quality standards across our seed portfolio.

In this role, your work will include:

• Ensuring timely execution of Grow-Out Tests (GOT) in accordance with established processes and quality standards.
• Coordinating the timely receipt and sowing of seed samples through effective collaboration with Sampling and other Quality teams.
• Guiding vendors on standard agronomic practices, crop protection, and FGOT execution to ensure reliable trait expression and accurate test results.
• Monitoring vendor field operations through regular field visits and following up on deviations and non-conformities.
• Conducting field observations, recording varietal characteristics using crop-specific descriptors, and evaluating genetic purity, off-types, and selfs.
• Preparing accurate inspection reports, records, recommendations, and test results within required timelines.
• Ensuring all GOT activities are completed in compliance with company SOPs, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

What you bring as our future colleague

As a Field Grow-Out Test Specialist, you bring strong technical knowledge of vegetable crops, field evaluation skills, and a passion for Quality control. You are detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of working independently while effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

In addition, you possess the following:

• Educational background in Agriculture.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in Field Grow-Out Tests (FGOT) in vegetable crops.
• Knowledge of crops and their important varietal traits.
• Knowledge of crop nutrition, crop management, and disease management practices.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently during peak workload periods.
• Willingness to work in Central / South India.

Enza Zaden as your employer

Enza Zaden is an international family-owned company that has been developing innovative vegetable varieties since 1938. Together with more than 3,300 colleagues worldwide, we work on vegetable seeds with better flavor, higher yield and strong resistances. We do this from our mission: "Breeding to feed the world." Every day, more than 480 million people eat vegetables grown from our seeds, and that is something we are very proud of. We’re passionate about our work and care about one another. Good ideas are given room to grow and together we keep moving forward. This is how we continue to grow and innovate, both as a company and as colleagues.

What you can expect from us

We believe it is important that you can grow in your work and feel good about what you do. That is why we invest in your development, well-being, and job satisfaction. Through our Great to Grow development program, our focus on vitality, and activities that bring colleagues together, we create a work environment where you can keep learning and contribute with energy and enjoyment.

You can also count on:

• A role for 45 to 48 hours per week
• Attractive compensation aligned with industry benchmarks
• An attractive bonus plan
• A laptop from Enza Zaden
• Room to develop yourself through our Great to Grow development program, training courses and e-learning platform

Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity, or personal characteristics.

Want to learn more about Enza Zaden? Visit our website.

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