Trial Specialist

Enza Zaden; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leadership programs

Job summary

Enza Zaden in Malaysia is seeking a Trial Specialist to lead local trial planning and execution for our vegetable breeding program. You will manage trial locations, collect data, and ensure quality and phytosanitary compliance.

You’ll collaborate with Breeding, Sales and Marketing, and report results to stakeholders. A Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science and strong communication skills in English and the local language are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science or related field is required.
• Experience with crop trials and field data collection is preferred.
• Proficiency in English and local language (written and spoken).
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple trial locations and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Execution of a local trial plan.
• Planning and organization of screening trials with Breeding and external partners.
• Administration, collection and evaluation of trial data.
• Ensure protocols of third parties for quality and phytosanitary compliance.
• Timely reporting of results to stakeholders in Commercial and Breeding.

Skills

Trial management

Stakeholder communication

Field operations

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science or related field

Job description

This is why you want to join us as Trial Specialist at Enza Zaden

At Enza Zaden, you’ll be part of a global team dedicated to developing innovative vegetable varieties that contribute to a healthier world for everyone. As a Trial Specialist in Malaysia, you’ll play a key role in bringing our breeding efforts to life through high quality trials and data collection. You’ll work in a dynamic environment where precision, collaboration, and impact come together.

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing and Breeding teams, in order to plan and organize screening trials.
• You’ll manage trials locations, giving you ownership and variety in your work.

Make a difference as a Trial Specialist

As a Trial Specialist, you play a vital role in transforming breeding concepts into real-world results. You are responsible for organization, registration and evaluation of screening trials of one or more assigned crops at a selected group of representative growers, to enable fast and data-driven decisions on variety advancements. Next to that, you'll be responsible for:

• Execution of a local trial plan.
• Planning and organization of screening trials in cooperation with Breeding including selection of external screening locations and organization of seed samples.
• Administration, collection and evaluation of trial data in Enza Zaden administration systems and formats.
• Responsible for following the relevant protocols of the 3rd parties in order to guarantee local quality and phytosanitary compliance of the trials.
• Timely reporting of results of research and commercial variety trials to various stakeholders within the Commercial and Breeding organization.

What You Bring As a Future Colleague

As a Trial Specialist, you’re practical, precise, and passionate about trial management. You enjoy working outdoors, managing trials from start to finish, and turning observations into valuable insights. You’re proactive, communicative, and thrive in a role that combines independence with teamwork.

In short, you:

• hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science or related course;
• are experienced and knowledgeable of the assigned crop;
• affinity with crop cultivation and growers;
• Proficient in English language and the local language, both written and verbal;
• communicate clearly;
• are detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple trial locations.

Enza Zaden as your employer

With more than 3,000 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: vegetables with better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Throughout our 86 years, our family values, passion, independence and our focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people eat our vegetables every day, something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination have made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future.

What Can You Expect From Us

We aspire to be a good employer that cares for our employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden. Our most important benefits include:

• Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth);
• Tailor-made leadership development programs and global e-learning platform;

Join us for a career that grows with you!

Good to know

• This position cannot be filled on an interim basis;
• Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity or personal characteristics.