Trial Technician, High-Tech Lettuce

Now hiring! Trial Technician, High-Tech Lettuce

Northeast US - remote

We are looking for a Trial Technician, High-Tech Lettuce to join our Agricultural Solutions team supporting our Vegetable Seeds business. This is a remote role and the ideal candidate should be located in the Northeast US.

This position comes with a company vehicle. 

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

The Trial Technician supports the Product Development (PD) Specialist and Crop Lead in the execution of research-level yield trials aimed at identifying superior-performing seed products. Additionally, the Trial Technician provides technical support and agronomic insights to local sales teams, coordinates trial logistics including contracts and stakeholder engagement, and presents trial outcomes and competitive market data to internal and external stakeholders. The role plays a key part in shaping regional product strategies through data-driven recommendations.

As a Trial Technician, High-Tech Lettuce, you create chemistry by...

• Assisting the Product Development Specialist and Crop Lead in executing research field trials to evaluate seed performance
• Implementing and maintaining trials across all crop stages, from planting through growth monitoring to harvest
• Contributing to planning basic and advanced trials, ensuring timely and accurate setup and protocol adherence
• Monitoring trial progress and reporting status updates and data-quality issues to supervisors and stakeholders
• Identifying suitable growers, setting up and coordinating trial sites, and managing trial agreements and logistics
• Sowing seeds according to protocol and overseeing the full crop cycle through harvest and data collection
• Collecting, recording, and managing high‑trait data digitally in line with established protocols
• Serving as a technical reference by providing expert support internally and externally to support sales and customer success

If you...

• Hold a B.Sc. in Agriculture or equivalent
• Have 0-2 years’ relevant experience in product development or manufacturing of vegetable seeds, or 1-3 years’ practical experience growing vegetables
• ⁠Demonstrate strong experimentation skills and crop-specific agronomic expertise
• Use digital tools proficiently for trial management and data recording
• Plan and organize trial activities to meet timelines and quality standards
• Solve operational and technical problems with practical, structured approaches
• Analyze and interpret trial data to produce actionable insights
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external growers
• Apply local market knowledge to inform PD activities and priorities
• Decide confidently and take ownership of trial execution and integrity
• Work independently, showing initiative while following protocols and safety
• Maintain customer orientation to support sales and grower success
• Bring commercial awareness to optimize trial design and product introduction
• Communicate professionally in English; Spanish language skills desirable
• Are able to travel up to 40% in the region

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Pay transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $66,600 - $81,400. 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.