Assistant Technical Agronomist – 12 Month Student Placement, Agricultural Solutions

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We are BASF in agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. We do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers and society. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth

RESPONSIBILITIES

An assistant technical agronomist role includes experience in all aspects of field trials work over the course of an agricultural year.

Working alongside a team of agronomists within the BASF Agricultural Solutions Division, you will assist with the planning and execution of a range of field trials in support of current and future new compounds in our development pipeline. This will entail reporting on progress and results for individual projects.

The day to day role offers a varied mix of assisting with product application, assessments and harvesting of trials in the overall research and development of new BASF products. The placement will provide a basic introduction to Agronomy, allowing the successful applicants to learn about UK agriculture and the importance of agricultural solutions to global food security. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience of working inside one of the world’s leading chemical companies, as well as the opportunity to build upon their agronomic knowledge to further their knowledge in this sector. PA1 and PA6 are also included within the placement.

Alongside their day to day responsibilities, there will be the opportunity for assistants to run their own project. This may be based around a variety of agricultural solutions topics depending on the individual’s interests.

Whilst the role is based around a typical working day, due to the nature of the work we do ask that candidates will need to be flexible to work outside of these times at peak periods in the year.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You are working towards an Agriculture, Biology or Agronomy related degree.
• You are confident working with IT programmes, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• You are a self-motivated individual with excellent communication, team working and organisation skills.
• Previous experience working on farms or in an agronomy related role would be an advantage.
• You have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement.
• You have a driving licence valid for the UK – this role will involve frequent travel and potentially overnight stays.
• This is a 12 month placement with a target start date in summer of 2025.
• Multiple locations are available throughout the UK (#Li-Remote), including Suffolk, Oxford-Herefordshire and Yorkshire (please confirm preferred location when applying).

BENEFITS

Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and “on-the-job” training as part of a committed team.

We believe that diversity and inclusion make the difference. Only when people with diverse backgrounds come together, contribute their various experiences and attitudes, and look at challenges from different perspectives, will creative innovations and ground-breaking solutions be created. We celebrate diversity and we actively promote an inclusive work environment. In the UK we have an active Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Action Group and work closely with external partner Inclusive Employers. We are an equal opportunities employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard or reference to age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status and other protected characteristics. For more information please visit: https://www.basf.com/gb/en/careers/why-join-basf/basf-locally.html

Location: Woolpit (Suffolk) / Oxford-Herefordshire / Yorkshire 

(please confirm preferred location when applying)

Closing Date: 27.10.2024

Shortlisted candidates will attend interviews at our Woolpit site in November 2024

ABOUT US

Operating in the UK since 1880, BASF currently has 11 locations across the UK, from Littlehampton on the South Coast of England to Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. Our UK headquarters are in Stockport, Greater Manchester and that’s where our sales and services teams are based. From our six manufacturing sites across the UK, we supply raw materials to most industries including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, construction, energy and pharmaceuticals. You can find out a bit more about where over 700 people from our amazing BASF team work here https://www.basf.com/gb/en/who-we-are/BASF-in-the-United-Kingdom.html

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