BASF

Now Hiring! Research Farm Team Lead

Acampo, CA

The world needs [creative] solutions. We need YOU!

Where the chemistry happens…

Together and in collaboration with partners we are eager to improve our vegetable varieties and solutions for our customers, the vegetable value chain and consumers worldwide. We take pride in reaching more than 500 million consumers every day through our seeds and customers. With more than 2,100 employees in 42 countries we are highly motivated to contribute to a healthier and sustainable world. 

The Farm Team Lead is responsible to manage crop growing, performing agronomical operations and all related activities supporting Research & Development (R&D) at our Acampo, CA site.

The position will contribute to develop and implement technologies that anticipate the evolving needs of the Vegetable Seeds R&D function. The position is constantly looking for optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the work at the farm. 

As a Farm Team Lead, You Create Chemistry By...

• Monitoring and managing the people involved in crop management.
• Coordinating and working with the farm and greenhouse operations team for crop management
• Establishing a strong and constructive relationship with internal clients through regular discussions and field visits to ensure optimal services
• Ensuring that Farm protocols and work practices at site conform to global Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) , Responsible Care (RC) implementation standards, Hygiene and Stewardship policies and local laws and regulations
• Participating in the planning and monitoring of Farm OpEx budget. Proactively communicates gaps between planned activities vs. realized output to supervisor
• Coordinating Farm Technician activities on site as well as other locations with internal costumers

If you...

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or similar fields
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the areas of farm, agriculture, crop management
• Experience in coordinating a team
• Relevant understanding and application of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) and Responsible Care (RC) principles and regulations preferred
• Proficient digital/technical skills including computer skills
• Knowledge on farm equipment operation and maintenance; crop protection; field and greenhouse irrigation and plant nutrition principles; farm safety principles
• Basic knowledge of seed production preferred
• Fluent in English and at least intermediate speaking Spanish

Then...

Click below to Belong@BASF!

Create Your Own Chemistry when taking advantage of our Total Rewards.

At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters…

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance
• Matching Donations to your favorite cause
• Access to our BASF Wine Cellar and much more!

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Pay Transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $85,920 - $118,140. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.