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Job Description

Join KWS Lochow Polska and help shape the future of modern agriculture! KWS Lochow Polska Sp. z o.o. is one of the leading companies specializing in the breeding of new plant varieties and the production of high-quality seed material. Our portfolio includes hybrid rye, wheat, barley, oats, maize, oilseed rape, and sugar beet. As part of the continued growth of our business, we are looking for a Field Trial Technician (m/f/d) to join our team in the Koszalin area (West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Koszalin County, Poland). If you are passionate about modern agriculture, enjoy working with innovative technologies, and would like to make a real impact on the development of new plant varieties, this opportunity is for you! We offer stable, full-time employment with a planned start date of March 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. You will become part of an international organization where collaboration, commitment, continuous learning, and openness to new technologies and solutions are highly valued. Your Responsibilities: Provide technical support for breeding activities, particularly field trials conducted within the KWS trial network. Manage field trials with rye, barley, and maize within the designated area of responsibility. Plan, prepare, and execute activities related to the sowing and harvesting of breeding materials. Plan and coordinate agronomic operations on trial fields. Conduct field observations, including the use of drones, and report results for further analysis. Supervise seasonal employees during field operations. Ensure high-quality trial execution and the timely completion of assigned tasks Your Profile: Agricultural education (minimum secondary level); graduates of agricultural studies are welcome. Practical knowledge and experience in plant breeding or field trial management. Sound understanding of crop production, agronomy, and modern crop production technologies. Accuracy, responsibility, and reliability in performing assigned duties. Ability to organize own work and collaborate effectively within a team. Willingness to continuously develop professional skills and expand knowledge of plant breeding and agricultural technologies. Very good command of Polish and communicative English skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Valid Category B driver's license; Category C or CE license would be an advantage. Flexibility and availability, particularly during peak fieldwork periods. Willingness to travel within Poland (approximately 25% of working time). Experience coordinating seasonal workers would be considered an asset. What We Offer Stable full-time employment under an employment contract within a well-established international company. A motivated and supportive team, a positive working atmosphere, and continuous professional development through challenging projects, knowledge sharing, and exposure to modern technologies used in plant breeding and precision agriculture. Modern working equipment, including a company car, mobile phone, and laptop. The opportunity to work with advanced agricultural technologies such as GPS-equipped tractors, drones, and precision farming solutions. Extensive development opportunities, including training courses, workshops, postgraduate studies, language courses, and access to the expertise and experience of KWS Group specialists. Competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package, including private health insurance, life insurance, and a pension scheme. Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their application online (CV, cover letter, and information regarding their expected gross monthly salary) via our SuccessFactors recruitment system.

Core Responsibilities

Manage rye, barley, and maize field trials, including planning and coordinating agronomic operations and sowing and harvesting activities. Conduct field observations using tools such as drones, report results, supervise seasonal employees, and ensure trials are completed accurately and on time.

Requirements

Requires at least secondary-level agricultural education, practical experience in plant breeding or field trial management, and a sound understanding of crop production and agronomy. Candidates should have very good Polish, communicative English, Microsoft Office skills, a valid Category B driving license, and flexibility to travel within Poland; a Category C or CE license and seasonal-worker coordination experience are advantages.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Company Car
• Mobile Phone
• Laptop
• Training Courses
• Workshops
• Postgraduate Studies
• Language Courses