Field Operations Assistant

In the Philippines, BASF has been supporting manufacturers from various industries since 1963. Today, BASF is a leading supplier of chemicals for industries, including Construction and Coatings, Automotive, Nutrition & Health, Home & Personal Care, and Agriculture. BASF also operates an Agricultural Research Station in the country which conducts research, laboratory studies and field testing of novel technologies. In 2024, BASF posted sales to customers in the Philippines of approximately €100 million and employed 92 people as of the end of the year. Further information is available at www.basf.com/ph.

Field Operations Assistant

Objectives of the Position:

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   Assist and help the Field Operations Manager in the smooth implementation of in-house and off-site “Farm Operation Activities” of the Agricultural Research Station (ARS) – Bay Laguna.

  
  

Main Areas of Responsibilities and Key Activities

• Assist the Field Operations Manager in the planning, organizing and allocating of resources for the efficient execution of trials/ experiment of the customers: Field Biology Indications (Fungicide, Herbicide and Insecticide) and Insecticide Research (Insectary Team, CTI Team and advance Testing/Microplot Team).


• Help the Field Operations Manager in creating good communication and interaction with other agricultural research stations, research institutes, universities, and suppliers to gain and share best practice(s).


• Help in the monitoring and implementation of health and safety policies/procedures, EHS/RCMS/EMS, and DOLE regulations.

Job Requirements

• College Graduate (preferably in Agriculture/Agricultural Engineering) or related Sciences


• At least 3-5 years of experience handling farm operations 


• Research process, farm operations (i.e., handling farm implements/machineries etc.,) and agronomy (standard procedure in growing plants)


• Technical knowhow in analyzing the problems and relate solutions to the occurring problems


• Creative and Innovative – Presence of passion in helping the team to optimize further existing methodologies and procedures


• Computer applications such as MS Office (Word, Power point, Excel, etc.).


• Demonstrate professionalism, and integrity at work.


• Demonstrate high level of energy and maintain stable performance under pressure.


• Proactive, can work independently and in teams

All applications will be treated confidentially.

Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed.