Field & Greenhouse Trial Technician (Tomato & Melon)

Kws Saat Ag; Italia; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

CHUBB insurance coverage

International collaboration

Growth opportunities

Innovative breeding environment

Job summary

KWS Vegetables is seeking a hands-on Trial Technician for the Latina and Fondi area to support evaluation of tomato, watermelon, and melon varieties through field and greenhouse trials. The role is full-time with an unlimited contract and requires regular travel to trial sites.

You will synthesize data to inform breeding decisions and product introductions. Ideal candidates have a background in agronomy or horticulture, experience with trials or crop evaluation, and strong English/Italian

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture or related field.
• Experience in field or greenhouse trials, crop evaluation, agronomy, or product development.
• Willingness to travel regularly and operate in seasonal crop cycles.

Responsibilities

• Plan, establish, and manage breeding and product-performance trials for tomato, watermelon, and melon.
• Translate trial plans into operational activities including plot design and labeling.
• Coordinate trial logistics ensuring proper handling and traceability of seeds and equipment.
• Conduct planting, crop monitoring, and data collection including digital phenotyping.
• Analyze and report phenotypic, agronomic, and product-performance data.
• Prepare summaries and reports to support breeding decisions and product positioning.
• Provide regular updates on trial progress and resource needs.
• Identify challenges and propose corrective actions to maintain data quality.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field

Tools

Digital trial-management tools

Job description

KWS Vegetables is seeking a hands-on Trial Technician for the Latina and Fondi area to support evaluation of tomato, watermelon, and melon varieties through field and greenhouse trials. The role is full-time with an unlimited contract and requires regular travel to trial sites.

You will synthesize data to inform breeding decisions and product introductions. Ideal candidates have a background in agronomy or horticulture, experience with trials or crop evaluation, and strong English/Italian