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At BASF's Vegetable Seeds, it is our ambition to make healthy eating enjoyable and sustainable. Together and in collaboration with partners we are eager to improve our vegetable varieties and solutions for our customers, the vegetable value chain and consumers worldwide. To further develop and grow this ambition we are looking for a Specialist Screening in Antalya.
Your Job
As our new colleague in Specialist Screening - Tomato you are responsible give direction to the breeding program under the supervision and in cooperation with the Breeder to guide the development of new varieties following the strategy of the company allowing a short time-to-market introduction of successful varieties.
Major Accountabilities
- Autonomously design, and plan, implement, execute, evaluate, analyze, interpret, and document breeding trials, experiments, and screenings in line with the breeding plan, statistical guidelines, and QA procedures.
- Understand plant genetics and traits to recommend suitable hybrids for different regions and market needs.
- Evaluate hybrid performance and provide insights to the breeder on potential improvements.
- Support variety selection meetings and contribute to the success of the breeding program.
- Travel across regions and occasionally internationally to monitor trials and gather performance data.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with growers to support successful screening trials.
- Visit trial sites regularly to provide technical support and gather feedback on hybrid performance.
- Ensure smooth trial execution by addressing grower needs and optimizing field and greenhouse conditions.
- Act as a key link between the breeder, technical teams, farm staff, labs, and growers to ensure smooth coordination.
- Support the planning and execution of breeding activities according to set standards.
- Work closely with the Product Development team to align breeding goals with market needs.
- Design and manage breeding trials and hybrid screenings using standard procedures and experimental design principles.
- Collect, analyze, and document trial data accurately to support selection decisions.
- Ensure all data is properly recorded in internal systems for easy access and reliability.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Knowledge in horticulture or agronomy and Plant Genetics
- Sc with 5-8 years of applicable experience or MSc with 0-2 years of applicable experience
- Quality of phenotyping in all stages of breeding, including screening;
- Successful implementation of new technology and breeding methods;
- Assist in realization of crossing programs, both breeding crosses & hybrid crosses;
- Organization and precision of data management.
- Team player
- Planning & Organization
- Analysis & Problem solving
- Creative and Innovativ
- Autonomous Judgment & Decision making
- Advanced computer skills: management information systems, databases, spread sheets
- Passion for agriculture
- Advanced level of English
- Driving license & willingness to travel