Research & Development Technician

The Research & Development Technician will support the evaluation of varieties according to the defined technical criteria. This will involve setting up trials, monitoring varietal performance, and advancing the most successful varieties.

 Qualifications and Experience:

· Minimum of 3 years experience in the Agricultural field

· Associate’s Degree in Agriculture, Biology or related field

· Valid driver’s license

 Skills and Competencies:  

· Team Leader

· Excellent problem-solving skills

· Ability to collaborate with various departments and employees

· Computer literacy specifically with Microsoft Excel

· Understanding the utilization of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and drone technology in the context of sugarcane cultivation

· Excellent analytical and organizational skills

· Reliable; Demonstrate a robust work ethic

 Roles and Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with the research and development chief to strategize the selection of varieties for the forthcoming fiscal year, considering the necessary locations and seed specifications

· Ensure all field maintenance activities related to variety development are up to date

· Create maps of field locations on ArcGIS

· Data collection from the stages as defined in the variety evaluation methodology

· Process data and format appropriately for statistical analysis

· Responsible for the cultivation of foundational nurseries for varieties designated as pre-commercial

· Any additional responsibilities assigned by the immediate supervisor

 Letters of application accompanied by a Résumé, Police Record, two reference letters and copies of recent transcript should be submitted to:

Sr. Human Resources Manager

P.O. Box 29, Tower Hill, Orange Walk

Or email

HR.Belize@asr-group.com

DEADLINE OR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IS JANUARY 21, 2025.