Test Plot Specialist

  • Location: China - Yunnan
  • Job Family: Research & Development
  • Time Type: Full time
  • Job Requisition ID: R0007017
  • Experience Years: 0-3 Years of Experience
  • Employee Type: Regular

About the Opportunity

Are you a Chinese national studying in the US, eager to kickstart your career back home in China? Driscoll's is actively recruiting talented individuals like you to join our team in China. This opportunity is specially designed to harness your academic prowess and global perspective, offering a platform to excel in a thriving professional environment. Seize the chance to be part of our innovative journey and make your mark on the future of berries in China. Apply today to kick start your career and unleash your potential with the world's largest berry company! Under the direction of the Test Plot Supervisor, assists in develop and manage all aspects of farming for test plots in China for all four berry crops. This position has primary responsibility for planning, managing, coordinating, and implementing all activities involved in test plot trials.

Responsibilities

  • Accountability for the farming of all 4 berry crops in test plots trials in China

  • Ensure the security of Driscoll’s confidential information and proprietary varieties

  • Supervise staff in the completion of tasks in the test plot trials according to specific direction

  • Lead the development of new technologies in the test plots including gaining sufficient knowledge to successfully grow all 4 berry crops using substrate systems

  • Design and implement systems to efficiently manage labors and equipment

  • Assist in monitoring and gathering experiment data for all 4 berry crops

Candidate Profile

  • Eligible to work in China

  • Currently studying for or recently graduated from a university in the U.S. or another country majoring in horticulture, agronomy, soil science, plant pathology, or related field required

  • Hands on experience with growing plants and farm management experience

  • Knowledge and skills in production .The pest, disease control; soil, fertilizer, chemicals application

  • Able to work in the field, office and corporate settings, including the ability to perform hard, repetitive physical work as necessary

  • Proficiency with computer programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

  • Ability to manage assets, including equipment and labor

  • Must have good attention to detail

  • Able to lead and work in a team

  • Good communication skills, be able to work independently and in a team environment

  • Proficiency in both Mandarin and English (written and verbal)

  • Passion for agriculture and innovation

About Driscolls

Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.

Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.

Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.


Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.

Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro.

Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.