Trial Technician - High-tech Tomato

Now hiring! Trial Technician - High-tech Tomato Leamington, ON (Remote, Field-Based) We are looking for a Trial Technician to join our Agricultural Solutions team for our BASF | Nunhems vegetable seed business in Leamington, ON. This role will focus on the High-tech Tomato crop and also support High-tech Cucumber and High-tech Lettuce crops. This is a remote, field-based position in the Leamington, ON area. The Trial Technician supports the Product Development (PD) Specialist and Crop Lead in the execution of research-level yield trials aimed at identifying superior-performing seed products. This role is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and collecting high-quality data from trials across all crop stages—from planting and growth monitoring to harvest. The technician contributes to trial planning and execution, ensures completion of crop cycles, and supports data evaluation and reporting. Additionally, the Trial Technician provides technical support and agronomic insights to local sales teams, coordinates trial logistics including contracts and stakeholder engagement, and presents trial outcomes and competitive market data to internal and external stakeholders. The role plays a key part in shaping regional product strategies through data-driven recommendations. Welcome to BASF We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions! As a Trial Technician - High-tech Tomato, you create chemistry by... Assisting the Product Development Specialist and Crop Lead in executing research-level field trials to evaluate seed product performance. Implementing and maintaining trials across all crop stages, including planting, growth monitoring, and harvesting. Contributing to the planning of both basic and advanced trials, ensuring timely and accurate setup. Monitoring trial progress and communicating status updates and data quality issues to supervisors and relevant stakeholders. Identifying suitable growers, setting up and coordinating trial sites, managing trial agreements, sowing seeds according to protocol, and overseeing the full crop cycle through to harvest and data collection. Collecting, recording, and managing high- trait data Digitally according to protocols. Serving as Technical Reference by providing expert support internally and externally to enhance sales efforts and ensure customer success with BASF Nunhems varieties. If you have... A . in Agriculture or equivalent education. Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in Product Development or Manufacturing in vegetable seeds or 5 years of experience growing vegetables. Strong agronomic expertise, local market knowledge, and hands-on experience designing and executing agricultural trials and experiments. Advanced data analysis and interpretation skills, with the ability to solve complex problems and turn insights into actionable recommendations. Proven planning, organization, and results-driven execution skills, with a track record of delivering against objectives. Confidence to make decisions, take initiative, work autonomously, and demonstrate accountability and ownership. A collaborative and customer-focused approach, with strong stakeholder management and cross-functional teamwork skills. Experience using digital productivity tools and applying a commercial mindset to support business growth and customer success. Are able to day travel regularly and overnight travel up to 5%, domestically and potentially internationally (U.S.). Create your own chemistry with you@BASF Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. you@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you – the whole you – in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry. The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career. We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role. About us BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters. Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here . Diversity is our greatest strength! Join us in shaping the future as part of a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunity – regardless of gender, age, background, sexual orientation, disability, or personal beliefs. Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day. By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed. United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth. Privacy statement BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. 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