Role & seniority: Seasonal Testing Technician (entry to mid level)

Stack/tools: Data collection using digital tools and farm systems; coordination with TRAs; grower contracting and logistics; basic phenotypic description of plants

Top 3 responsibilities

Facilitate testing activities: source/maintain external facilities, contract growers, supply equipment/seed, plan and support trial operations for vegetables testing programs
Ensure timely collection of high-quality data and input into farm systems
Collaborate with TRAs to generate outputs, share with stakeholders, and build efficient testing workflows; maintain grower relationships

Must-have skills

Bachelor’s in Agriculture or related field; 1+ year agronomic experience
Ability to describe phenotypic plant characteristics; strong field adaptability and data collection accuracy
Analytical skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment; strong collaboration
Grower relationship management and contract/negotiation experience; driving license B
Proficiency in English; native Italian

Nice-to-haves

Experience supporting pre-commercial breeding pipelines
Prior exposure to seasonal peak workloads and field trial operations
Location & work type: Bologna, Italy; Seasonal Fixed-Term contract; full-time

Full Description

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Seasonal Testing Technician - Bologna (m/f/d)

Bayer CropScience srl is looking for a brilliant and motivatedSeasonal Testing Technician.

He/she will join the Italian Testing Team of Vegetables seeds R&D.

He/she will be responsible for generating data on new plant products to enable accurate and timely decisions in advancing through the pre-commercial breeding pipeline. This position plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the trial programs. The Seasonal Testing Technician will work closely with the TRAs supporting them to plan and execute trials for the different crops across the south area and it also will be responsible of the data collection.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitates activities such as finding and maintaining external testing facilities, contracting with growers, supplying equipment and seed (preparations), conducts overall planning, and supports staff for effective and efficient operation of vegetable testing programs Ensures collection of high-quality data in a timely manner with appropriate digital tools and input into farm systems Collaborates with TRAs to ensure the desired output is generated and shared periodically with stakeholders Partners with TRAs to build an efficient workflow within Testing Maintains relationships with growers

WHO YOU ARE

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (or related field) At least 1 years of previous experience in similar agronomic roles Ability to describe phenotypic plant characteristics, strong adaptability to field work and ability to work with seasonal peaks Demonstrated abilities to collect data accurately, flexibility and excellent analytical skills Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based environment with strong collaboration skills Grower relationship management (customer focus, including contracts/ negotiation) Driving license “B” Good Knowledge of English and Italian mother tongue

Location: Bologna

Type of contract: Seasonal Contract (Fixed – Term)

Application Period: 17.02.2026 - 02.03.2026 Reference Code: 861636

Division: Crop Science Location: Italy : Lombardia : Milan

Functional Area: R&D other jobs Position Grade: C2

Employment Type: Limited Work Time: Full Time

Address E-Mail

Viale Certosa 130, 20156 Milano HROP_Italy@bayer.com