Job Description

Job Summary:

KVSSL is seeking an Innovative and results-driven R&D professional for evaluation of new products, including biofertilizers, bio stimulants, microbial inoculants, and micronutrients at farmer's field. The role will involve coordinating and conducting bio-efficacy trials in collaboration with FPOs & farmers, collecting scientific data, and reporting outcomes to support product development and validation.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and execute efficacy field trials to evaluate the comparative product performance of new products, including biofertilizers, bio stimulants, microbial inoculants, and micronutrients at farmers' fields in comparison with competitors' products.

Expertise in carrying out field trials as well as inhouse trials. Proficient in site selection, layout, randomization of treatment, proper delivery of application, observation, documentation, data interpretation and report preparation

Identify and coordinate with local progressive farmers & FPOs for setting up demonstration plots.

Conduct baseline soil and crop assessments prior to treatment application.

Monitor and record efficacy parameters, including germination, growth, disease resistance, and yield.

Provide product recommendation based on the comparative field trials to the management for commercialization.

Ensure accurate and timely data collection, including photographic documentation and sample collection.

Responsible for Conducting Mega farmers meetings and Mega field day to showing the product performance.

Provide competitors activities market information on new products launches, farmers emerging problems etc.

Undertake the development activities of new & existing molecules through field demonstration at progressive farmer's field in coordination with commercial team.

Develop robust data base for efficacy trials of all products in major crops.

Liaise with the FPOS, farmers and product development team to provide feedback from the field.

Organize and participate in field visits, training sessions, and farmer meetings in coordination with FPOs for promotion of products and services.

Qualifications & Skills:

Master's or PhD degree in Entomology, Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field.

4-5 years of relevant experience in field research or agronomic trials preferably in crop protection companies.

Strong observational, analytical, and data recording skills.

Willingness to travel extensively and work in rural/field environments.

Basic knowledge of MS Excel / data entry for field reports.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?500,000.00 - ?700,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Provident Fund
Schedule:

Fixed shift Morning shift
Work Location: In person