Trial Officer

Field of Work: Breeding,
Location: Several (IT) 
Legal Entity: KWS BENELUX BV 
Contract Type:
Is Full Time:
Job ID: 16991

Rise and Shine with KWS Vegetables

At KWS Vegetables, we develop innovative vegetable varieties that help growers thrive. We are looking for a driven and hands-on Trial Technician to join our Vegetable Squad in the Latina and Fondi area. In this role, you will be our boots on the ground, supporting the evaluation and advancement of tomato, watermelon, and melon varieties through high-quality field and greenhouse trials. If you enjoy combining practical trial execution with data-driven insights and want to help shape the future of vegetable breeding through fresh thinking, we'd like to hear from you. The role is full-time and the contract unlimited.

Your Responsibilities

• Plan, establish, and manage breeding and product-performance trials for tomato, watermelon, and melon.


• Translate trial plans and protocols into operational activities, including plot design, randomization, labeling, planting, and scoring schedules.


• Coordinate trial logistics, ensuring the correct handling and traceability of seeds, plants, samples, supplies, and equipment.


• Conduct planting, crop monitoring, digital phenotyping, sampling, harvesting, and trial closure activities.


• Collect, validate, analyze, and report phenotypic, agronomic, and product-performance data using digital tools.


• Prepare clear summaries and reports to support breeding decisions, product positioning, and variety introductions.


• Provide regular updates on trial progress, results, and resource requirements.


• Identify challenges proactively and recommend corrective actions to maintain trial quality and data reliability.


• Support elevation meetings with reliable datasets and product observations.


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of trial protocols, data collection methods, and operational processes.


• Gather product, market, and competitor insights from growers, distributors, and stakeholders. Be the breeder's eyes in the hotspo

What You Bring

• Education & Experience


• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field.


• Experience in field or greenhouse trials, crop evaluation, agronomy, or product development.


• Experience in the vegetable seed industry is an advantage.


• Familiarity with digital trial-management, data-collection, and reporting tools.


• Experience with digital phenotyping is a plus.


• Good command of English, both written and spoken.


• Fluency in Italian. Spanish language skills are a plus.


• Willingness to travel regularly and work according to seasonal crop requirements.

• Skills & Competencies


• Strong planning, organization, and self-management skills.


• Analytical mindset with a high focus on data quality, accuracy, and traceability.


• Practical, hands-on approach to field and greenhouse trial execution.


• Ability to recognize meaningful product differences and deviations from protocols.


• Proactive problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing conditions.


• Collaborative working style and clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.


• Ability to communicate product and trial information clearly, both verbally and in writing.

What We Offer

• Unlimited employment contract.


• Competitive salary ranging from €30,000 to €54,000, depending on experience and qualifications.


• Company car.


• CHUBB insurance coverage.


• Hybrid working model.


• An international, collaborative environment where we make it happen.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading vegetable breeding company.


• The chance to challenge the norm, forge your own path, and contribute to innovations built to last.

Ready to Make It Happen?

Join our Vegetable Squad and help shape the future of vegetable breeding through innovation, collaboration, and fresh thinking. Apply today with your CV and become part of KWS Vegetables. 

About KWS

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development.

At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise, our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us.

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