Senior Technical Agronomist

Ohalo Genetics

. Manage and execute agronomic protocols and field trials, including planting, irrigation, and crop protection .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • BrazilSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing agronomic protocols and field trials, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance while optimizing trial logistics. Strong ability to collaborate with internal teams and growers to provide agronomic recommendations and insights.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Field Trial ManagementData Collection Best PracticesOperational LogisticsCommunication SkillsExperience With Potatoes

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Hard Skills

AgronomyCrop ScienceField Trial DesignData Quality ControlPhenotypic Data CollectionPlot ManagementProject ManagementBudget OversightSchedulingContract Coordination

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention To DetailInterpersonal SkillsCollaborative Work

Tools & Technologies

GISGPSMicrosoft SuiteProprietary Trial Management SystemsAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Agronomic ProtocolsField TrialsCrop ProtectionGrower FeedbackOperational EfficienciesEnvironmental DataTrial Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and execute agronomic protocols and field trials, including planting, irrigation, and crop protection
Serve as the primary point of contact for trial sites and proactively troubleshoot agronomic issues
Collect, record, and QC phenotypic and environmental data according to Ohalo standards
Ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and accurate documentation
Optimize trial protocols, data collection methods, and field logistics to improve efficiency and quality
Collaborate with the Sales team to support grower site visits and provide agronomic recommendations
Channel grower feedback on variety performance to internal teams
Provide regular updates on trial performance, grower sentiment, and operational efficiencies to leadership
Travel to trial sites approximately 60%, including day and overnight travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Science, or a related field
10+ years of experience in field-based agronomy, trial management, or applied crop research
Experience with potatoes is preferred, but small seeded vegetable crop experience will be considered
Working knowledge of field trial design, plot management, and data collection best practices
Comfort working outdoors in variable field conditions (insects, sun, rain, etc)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; experience with large data sets/databases a plus
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with growers, scientists, and internal teams
Experience in operational logistics or project management (including budget oversight, scheduling, and contract grower coordination) is highly desirable.
Comfortable working with digital tools ex. GIS, GPS, Microsoft suite, proprietary trial management systems, etc.
Comfortable using AI tools, ex. Claude, Gemini, etc.
Valid driver's license; ability to travel to trial sites as needed
No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time
E-Verify participation and applicable work authorization requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time